Quality Engineer

Walmart • Buckeye, AZ

6d • $80,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer within Walmart Supply Chain helps improve quality and process reliability at a Distribution Center. The role leads loss-elimination work using Walmart Performance System (WPS) methods, turning data, observations, and root-cause insights into standard work and sustained improvements. It partners with Distribution Center leaders to reduce variation, strengthen One Best Way execution, and deliver measurable KPI gains.

Supply Chain moves products through Distribution Centers to serve stores and customers with speed and accuracy. In this complex, high-volume operating environment, quality and consistency affect service and cost. The Quality Engineer drives WPS-based quality excellence by identifying losses, improving standard work, and enabling leaders and associates to sustain better performance.

The position is based at 23701 W Southern Ave, Buckeye, Arizona. It is not eligible for sponsorship. The annual salary range is $80,000 to $120,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Certain positions may also include 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, and 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 in manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution with experience 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.
• Translate data, observations, and root-cause insights into sustained improvements.

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.
• Voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonus awards, including annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.
• Regional Pay Zone compensation may apply based on location.

What This Job Offers

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