Quality Engineer

Wal-Mart Stores East • Buckeye, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer within Walmart Supply Chain leads quality and process-reliability improvements at a Distribution Center. The role uses Walmart Performance System (WPS) methods to identify and eliminate losses, analyze data and root causes, and translate insights into standard work and sustained improvements. It partners with DC leaders to reduce process variation, strengthen One Best Way execution, and improve quality KPIs.

Supply Chain operates high-volume Distribution Centers that move products to stores and customers. This role supports quality excellence by identifying losses, improving standard work, and helping leaders and associates sustain better performance. The position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The annual salary range is $80,000–$120,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Certain positions may also receive Regional Pay Zone compensation based on location and stock.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, prior experience in Quality or Process Improvement, or two years of relevant work experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Experience applying process improvement methods such as root cause analysis, 5S, Six Sigma, or time/motion studies in operations.
• Ability to analyze KPIs, build loss profiles, and translate insights into actions and standard work.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects from problem definition through sustainment.
• Working knowledge of WPS-style operating rhythms and playbook/standard work governance.
• Comfort coaching leaders and associates on continuous improvement expectations and routines.

Nice To Haves

• Co-op or internship experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Distribution applying basic Lean/Continuous Improvement tools.
• Applied knowledge of Quality Management System elements, including Statistical Process Control, FMEA, and Quality KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality loss elimination using WPS tools, including 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time/motion studies.
• Build quality loss profiles, KPI reporting, and gap analyses to guide improvement work.
• Manage execution of top quality-loss projects and identify opportunities to replicate improvements.
• Create and improve standard work to reduce process variation and prevent deviations.
• Partner with Distribution Center leaders to support WPS programs, engagement, and KPI improvements.
• Coach leaders and associates on continuous improvement expectations and routines.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
• Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Regional Pay Zone compensation for certain positions, based on location.
• Stock compensation for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time