(USA) Quality Engineer

Walmart•Ottawa, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads process improvement initiatives using tools like 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, compile and submit deviations to existing playbooks, and provide input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams. The role also involves the tactical deployment of the Quality Excellence program methodology, managing project execution of top Quality losses, and assisting in building the capability of other managers and associates. Additionally, the Quality Engineer will create area Quality loss profile analysis and performance metrics, develop gap analysis for WPS integration, and support Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements. They will lead Quality-related savings projects by removing loss from the process and promote company policies, initiatives, and values. The position requires demonstrating expertise, providing expert advice, building relationships, and supporting business solutions. It also involves coordinating and overseeing job-related activities, providing supervision and development opportunities for associates, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The role emphasizes respecting individuals by building high-performing teams, embracing differences, creating a culture of belonging, and empowering associates. It also involves attracting and retaining talent, empowering and developing individuals, and recognizing contributions. Acting with integrity means maintaining high standards of ethics and compliance, modeling Walmart values, and holding oneself and others accountable. Serving customers means delivering results with a customer-first approach, adapting to how, where, and when customers shop, and applying business models to all plans. Making decisions based on data and balancing priorities are key. Striving for excellence involves displaying curiosity, taking calculated risks, demonstrating courage and resilience, and encouraging learning from mistakes. It also includes driving continuous improvement, adopting new technologies, and supporting others through change.

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
Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence
Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around useg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving
Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans
Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and longterm priorities and considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans
Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes
Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change

Benefits

medical
vision
dental coverage
401(k)
stock purchase
company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
parental leave
family care leave
bereavement
jury duty
voting
short-term and long-term disability
company discounts
Military Leave Pay
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.