(USA) Quality Engineer

Position Summary

This role leads process improvement efforts within a Distribution Center using the Walmart Performance System (WPS) to eliminate losses, improve performance, and develop associate and leadership capability while supporting Walmart’s core values.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Improvement & Performance Leads Process Improvement tools and methods, for example 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies, to eliminate losses in an area within a Distribution Center according to Network Process Structure using Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs.

• Delivers expected functional area results through Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis, loss elimination, and by creating standard work to reduce process variation.

• Assists with the review and response of process improvement projects owned by area managers.

• Applies new network One Best Way playbooks and provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication opportunities.

• Assists with the tactical deployment of the WPS program methodology.

• Manages project execution of top losses in the functional area and assists in building the capability of other area managers and associates.

• Supports area loss profile analysis and performance metrics.

• Develops gap analysis to support WPS integration.

• Supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements within the process area.

• Leads savings projects within the area of responsibility by taking loss out of the process.

Business Execution & Collaboration

• Promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments.

• Builds accountability for and measures progress in achieving results.

• Identifies and addresses improvement opportunities.

• Demonstrates adaptability and promotes continuous learning.

People Leadership & Development

• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace.

• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy, providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $80,000.00 – $120,000.00

• Additional compensation: Annual or quarterly performance bonuses

• Additional compensation for certain positions may include: Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)

• Stock Benefits

Education Benefits

• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering programs from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and certificates.

• Tuition, books, and fees are covered by Walmart.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or prior experience in Quality or Process Improvement

• 2 years' of relevant work experience

• Microsoft Office Suite, analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Co-Op/Internship in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Distribution with experience applying basic Lean/Continuous Improvement Tools

• Possess applied knowledge of a functioning Quality Management System elements including Statistical Process Control, FMEA, Quality KPIs, etc