Quality Engineer - Supply Chain

Walmart•Midway, TN

7d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Walmart’s engineering excellence team to drive optimized performance across a facility. The Quality Engineer leads data-driven improvements, strengthens process consistency, and partners with area leaders to reduce loss and improve network performance. The role focuses on eliminating variation and establishing sustainable processes within an assigned functional area. Responsibilities include using process improvement methods such as 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies; analyzing KPIs and eliminating losses; creating standard work; managing projects addressing top Quality losses; developing area managers and associates; supporting Quality Excellence and WPS programs; creating loss profiles and performance metrics; conducting gap analyses; and leading Quality-related savings projects in coordination with stakeholders. The position is located at Walmart’s facility at 1659 Pottertown Road, Midway, Tennessee. Walmart states that it offers competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, and a range of benefits. The annual salary range is $80,000 to $120,000, with additional compensation potentially including performance bonuses, Regional Pay Zone, and stock.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or prior experience in Quality or Process Improvement, or two years of relevant work experience.
Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, 5S, RCA, or WPS-structured systems.
Skill in KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creating standard work to drive consistent operational results.
Ability to build partnerships, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and support process improvement adoption across teams.
Ability to problem-solve, manage change, and balance competing priorities.
Experience supervising or developing associates and coaching others.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
Graduate degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Project Management Professional Certification.
Co-op or internship in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Distribution, with experience applying basic Lean or Continuous Improvement tools.
Applied knowledge of Quality Management System elements, including Statistical Process Control, FMEA, and Quality KPIs.

Responsibilities

Use process improvement tools and methods, including 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies, to eliminate Quality losses and deviations within the assigned functional area.
Deliver functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creation of standard work to reduce process variation.
Support the review and execution of Quality-focused process improvement projects and provide input for divisional focused improvement opportunities.
Manage project execution for top Quality losses, build capability in area managers and associates, and support deployment of Quality Excellence and WPS programs.
Create Quality loss profiles, develop performance metrics, complete gap analyses, and support WPS integration and associate engagement efforts within the department.
Lead Quality-related savings projects by removing loss from processes and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure alignment, progress tracking, and identification of improvement opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
Performance-based bonus awards