(USA) Quality Engineer

Walmart • Grove City, OH

1d • $80,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role leads process improvement tools and methods such as 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies to eliminate Quality losses and deviations within a Distribution Center. The Quality Engineer delivers expected functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and by creating standard work to reduce process variation. They will assist with the review and response of Quality-focused process improvement projects owned by area managers, compile and submit deviations to existing One Best Way playbooks, and provide input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication opportunities. The role also involves the tactical deployment of the Quality Excellence WPS program methodology, managing project execution of top Quality losses, and assisting in building the capability of other area managers and associates. Additionally, the Quality Engineer will support Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements, and lead Quality-related savings projects within their area of responsibility.

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 for example 5S root cause analysis six sigma time and motion studies to eliminate Quality losses and deviations 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 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 program methodology
• Manages project execution of top Quality losses in the functional area and assists in building the capability of other area managers and associates
• Assists with the creation of area Quality 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 process area
• Leads Qualityrelated savings projects within area of responsibility by taking loss out of the process
• Promotes and supports company policies initiatives procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity
• Demonstrates uptodate expertise and applies this to the development execution and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs and building commitment for perspectives and rationales
• Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders identifying business needs determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices monitoring progress and results recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities and adapting to competing demands organizational changes and new responsibilities
• Coordinates completes and oversees jobrelated activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs identifying and communicating goals and objectives building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results identifying and addressing improvement opportunities and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning
• 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 and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• PTO (including sick leave)
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement
• Jury duty
• Voting leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit program (for full-time and part-time associates)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level