Quality Engineer - Supply Chain
Walmart · Opelousas, LA · 1 wk ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$80k–$120k/yrFull-time
Position Summary
Join a high-impact engineering excellence team focused on driving optimized performance across our facility. In this role, you’ll lead data-driven improvements, strengthen process consistency, and partner closely with area leaders to reduce loss and elevate overall network performance.
What You'll Do
- Lead the use of process improvement tools and methods—including 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, time and motion studies—to eliminate Quality losses and deviations within the assigned functional area.
- Deliver functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creation of standard work to reduce process variation.
- Support review and execution of Quality-focused process improvement projects and provide input for divisional focused improvement opportunities.
- Manage project execution for top Quality losses, build capability in area managers and associates, and support deployment of Quality Excellence and WPS programs.
- Create Quality loss profiles, develop performance metrics, complete gap analyses, and support WPS integration and associate engagement efforts within the department.
- Lead Quality-related savings projects by removing loss from processes and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure alignment, progress tracking, and identification of improvement opportunities.
What You’ll Need
- Hold a 4-year engineering degree (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical/Computer, Chemical or Civil Engineering).
- Have strong technical application experience, covering: Python, Java, C+, or C. Google BigQuery or SQL. Power BI or Tableau.
- Have experience in Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Supply Chain operations.
- You’ll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If You…
- Have strong experience with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, 5S, RCA, or WPS-structured systems.
- Are highly skilled in KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creating standard work to drive consistent operational results.
- Excel at building partnerships, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and supporting process improvement adoption across teams.
- Thrive in environments that require problem-solving, change management, and the ability to balance competing priorities.
- Have experience supervising or developing associates and enjoy coaching others to build capability.
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
- Graduate Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
- Project Management Professional Certification.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or prior experience in Quality or Process Improvement OR 2 years' of relevant work experience.
- Microsoft Office Suite, analytical skills.
Additional Information
- The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
- The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
- At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
- You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
- For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
- Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
- Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
- For Information About Benefits And Eligibility, See One.Walmart.
- The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $120,000.00.
- Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
- Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).
- Stock.