Quality Engineer: Lead Lean Improvements & KPI Wins

Walmart Inc.; Town of Marcy (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Live Better U program

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Walmart Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in the Supply Chain team to lead loss-elimination initiatives using Walmart Performance System (WPS) methods. You will transform data and root-cause insights into standard work and sustained improvements, partnering with distribution center leaders to reduce variation and improve KPIs.

The role emphasizes applying process improvement techniques (RCA, 5S, Six Sigma) in high-volume operations and coaching leaders on continuous improvement routines.

Qualifications

• Experience applying RCA, 5S and Six Sigma in operations.
• Ability to analyze KPIs and translate insights into standard work.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects from problem definition to sustainment.
• Knowledge of WPS-style operating rhythms and standard work governance.
• Comfort coaching leaders on continuous improvement routines.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality loss elimination using WPS tools (5S, RCA, Six Sigma, 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 replication opportunities.
• Create and improve standard work to reduce process variation and prevent deviations.
• Partner with DC leaders to support WPS programs, engagement, and KPI improvements.

Skills

WPS tools

5S

RCA

Six Sigma

Time/motion studies

KPI reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or QA/Process Improvement

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Walmart Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in the Supply Chain team to lead loss-elimination initiatives using Walmart Performance System (WPS) methods. You will transform data and root-cause insights into standard work and sustained improvements, partnering with distribution center leaders to reduce variation and improve KPIs.

The role emphasizes applying process improvement techniques (RCA, 5S, Six Sigma) in high-volume operations and coaching leaders on continuous improvement routines.