Quality Engineer - Supply Chain

Walmart•Palestine, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads process improvement tools and methods, including 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time-and-motion studies, to eliminate quality losses and deviations within a Distribution Center. It aligns with the Network Process Structure and Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs. The position delivers expected functional area results through KPI analysis, quality loss elimination, and the creation of standard work to reduce process variation. It assists with the review, execution, and response of quality-focused process improvement projects owned by area managers. The role compiles and submits deviations to existing One Best Way playbooks and provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication opportunities. It also assists with the tactical deployment of the Quality Excellence WPS methodology, manages execution of projects addressing top quality losses, and builds improvement capability across area managers and associates. Additionally, it assists in developing area quality loss profiles, performance metrics, and gap analyses to support WPS integration. The role leads quality-related savings projects within the area of responsibility by eliminating process losses and supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvement initiatives. Leadership, Execution & Collaboration involves promoting and supporting company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity. It demonstrates up-to-date subject matter expertise and applies it to the development, execution, and continuous improvement of action plans. The role provides expert guidance and best practices to support alignment with customer and business needs while building commitment to quality-focused solutions. It supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, identifying business needs and executing required processes, monitoring progress and results, and identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities. It also involves adapting to competing priorities, organizational changes, and new responsibilities. Coordination, completion, and oversight of job-related activities are achieved by developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, supporting operational plans and initiatives, identifying and communicating goals and objectives, building accountability and measuring progress, addressing improvement opportunities, and promoting adaptability and continuous learning. People Leadership & Compliance involves providing supervision and development opportunities for associates through hiring, training, mentoring, assigning work, recognizing performance, and fostering a culture of belonging. It ensures compliance with company policies and procedures by implementing action plans, supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing guidance on ethical execution of business processes and practices. Walmart Leadership Behaviors are integrated into the role, focusing on respecting the individual by building high-performing teams that embrace differences, creating an inclusive workplace, working collaboratively, and attracting, retaining, empowering, and developing talent. Acting with integrity involves maintaining and promoting the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, modeling Walmart values, and supporting Walmart’s regenerative company goals. Serving customers involves delivering results while putting the customer first, applying EDLP and EDLC principles, and using data and insights to make balanced decisions. Striving for excellence includes displaying curiosity, a continuous learning mindset, taking calculated risks, and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Leads process improvement tools and methods—including 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time-and-motion studies—to eliminate quality losses and deviations within a Distribution Center, aligned to the Network Process Structure and Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs.
Delivers expected functional area results through KPI analysis, quality loss elimination, and the creation of standard work to reduce process variation.
Assists with the review, execution, and response of quality-focused process improvement projects owned by area managers.
Compiles and submits deviations to existing 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 Quality Excellence WPS methodology, manages execution of projects addressing top quality losses, and builds improvement capability across area managers and associates.
Assists in developing area quality loss profiles, performance metrics, and gap analyses to support WPS integration.
Leads quality-related savings projects within the area of responsibility by eliminating process losses.
Supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvement initiatives.
Promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
Demonstrates up-to-date subject matter expertise and applies it to the development, execution, and continuous improvement of action plans.
Provides expert guidance and best practices to support alignment with customer and business needs while building commitment to quality-focused solutions.
Supports implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, identifying business needs and executing required processes, monitoring progress and results, and identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities.
Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities by developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, supporting operational plans and initiatives, identifying and communicating goals and objectives, building accountability and measuring progress, addressing improvement opportunities, and promoting adaptability and continuous learning.
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates through hiring, training, mentoring, assigning work, recognizing performance, and fostering a culture of belonging.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures by implementing action plans, supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing guidance on ethical execution of business processes and practices.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short- and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart through Live Better U program for eligible associates.