Quality Engineer - Supply Chain
Walmart
Operations, Quality Assurance
United States · Texas, USA · Palestine, TX, USA
USD 80k-120k / year + Equity
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
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- Leads process improvement tools and methods—including 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time-and-motion studies—to eliminate quality losses and deviations within a Distribution Center, aligned to the Network Process Structure and Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs.
- Delivers expected functional area results through KPI analysis, quality loss elimination, and the creation of standard work to reduce process variation.
- Assists with the review, execution, 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 methodology, manages execution of projects addressing top quality losses, and builds improvement capability across area managers and associates.
- Assists in developing area quality loss profiles, performance metrics, and gap analyses to support WPS integration.
- Leads quality-related savings projects within the area of responsibility by eliminating process losses.
- Supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvement initiatives.
Leadership, Execution & Collaboration
- Promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
- Demonstrates up-to-date subject matter expertise and applies it to the development, execution, and continuous improvement of action plans.
- Provides expert guidance and best practices to support alignment with customer and business needs while building commitment to quality-focused solutions.
- Supports implementation of business solutions by:
- Building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
- Identifying business needs and executing required processes
- Monitoring progress and results
- Identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities
- Adapting to competing priorities, organizational changes, and new responsibilities
- Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities by:
- Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships
- Supporting operational plans and initiatives
- Identifying and communicating goals and objectives
- Building accountability and measuring progress
- Addressing improvement opportunities
- Promoting adaptability and continuous learning
People Leadership & Compliance
- Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates through hiring, training, mentoring, assigning work, recognizing performance, and fostering a culture of belonging.
- Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures by implementing action plans, supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing guidance on ethical execution of business processes and practices.
Walmart Leadership Behaviors
Respect the Individual
- Builds high-performing teams that embrace differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences.
- Creates an inclusive workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected.
- Works collaboratively, building trust and communicating with impact, energy, and positivity.
- Attracts, retains, empowers, and develops talent while recognizing contributions and achievements.
Act with Integrity
- Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
- Models Walmart values and holds self and others accountable.
- Supports Walmart’s regenerative company goals by creating belonging, eliminating waste, and participating in community impact initiatives.
- Acts with humility, self-awareness, honesty, fairness, and transparency.
Serve Our Customers and Members
- Delivers results while putting the customer first and adapting to how, where, and when customers shop.
- Applies EDLP and EDLC principles to all plans and decisions.
- Uses data and insights to make balanced decisions that consider customers, associates, partners, shareholders, and communities.
Strive for Excellence
- Displays curiosity and a continuous learning mindset.
- Takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience.
- Drives continuous improvement by adopting new technologies, skills, and supporting others through change.
Benefits
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay, performance-based bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Financial Benefits: 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
- Additional Benefits: Short- and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO, which can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. Accrual varies by job classification and length of employment and meets or exceeds applicable paid sick leave laws.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $120,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Stock
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
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.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
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