(USA) Process Engineer
About The Position
This role is based in a Distribution Center and focuses on process excellence and measurable performance improvements through the Walmart Performance System (WPS). The Process Engineer leads loss-elimination initiatives, applies process-improvement methodologies, and partners with operations leaders to standardize and scale best practices across the network. The position supports WPS deployment through gap analysis, loss-profile development, and performance tracking. It also builds process-improvement capability among area managers and associates through guidance and development support. The role requires working in a fast-paced operational setting and managing multiple improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or prior experience in Process Improvement, or 2 years of process-improvement or relevant work experience.
- Microsoft Office Suite skills.
- Analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Co-op or internship in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Distribution with experience applying basic Lean or Continuous Improvement tools.
- Hands-on experience with WPS, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process-improvement frameworks in a distribution or operations environment.
- Strong KPI analysis, loss-identification, and data-to-action skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Strong coaching and development skills, including building process-improvement capability in others.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced operational settings and manage multiple improvement initiatives simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Apply process-improvement tools and methods, including 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies, to eliminate losses within assigned functional areas.
- Deliver functional-area results through KPI analysis, loss-elimination initiatives, and standard work that reduces process variation.
- Manage execution of process-improvement projects tied to top losses and support area managers in reviewing, responding to, and sustaining project outcomes.
- Apply Network One Best Way playbooks and contribute to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams through project ideation and replication opportunities.
- Support tactical deployment and integration of WPS methodologies through gap analysis, loss-profile development, and performance-metric tracking.
- Guide and develop area managers and associates in process improvement, KPI management, and project execution.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Walmart-paid Live Better U education program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
- Additional compensation may include regional pay zone adjustments and stock.
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Job Type
Full-time
