(USA) Process Engineer

Walmart; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Supply Chain is hiring a Process Engineer in Elwood, IL to apply engineering fundamentals, data, and structured problem-solving to identify efficiency opportunities across the distribution network.

In this early-career role you’ll partner with operations leaders and senior engineers to turn observations into standardized work, automation support, and measurable improvements that drive operational excellence at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years in engineering, manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain (intern/co-op preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leaders to understand constraints and recommend process improvements
• Conduct time studies and work measurement to identify opportunities
• Analyze data using statistical tools to support decisions
• Build process maps, standard work, and performance reports
• Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Statistical analysis

Process mapping

Minitab

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering field

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary...

Note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Join Walmart Supply Chain as a Process Engineer and help improve how work gets done across our distribution network. In this early-career role, you’ll apply engineering fundamentals, data, and structured problem-solving to identify efficiency opportunities, support automation initiatives, and standardize best practices. You’ll partner closely with operations leaders and senior engineers to turn insights into practical improvements that drive operational excellence at scale.

About The Team

Walmart Supply Chain powers the flow of product from inbound to outbound, enabling stores and customers to get what they need—reliably and efficiently. Our team combines operational expertise with engineering and analytics to continuously improve safety, productivity, and service. This Process Engineer role helps translate frontline observations and performance data into process changes, standard work, and automation support that meaningfully impacts network performance.

What you’ll do...

• Partners with operations leaders to understand constraints and recommend process improvements

• Conduct time studies, work measurement, and process observations to identify opportunities

• Analyze operational data using statistical and analytical tools to support decisions

• Build process maps, standard work documentation, and operational performance reports

• Support implementation and validation of automation and continuous improvement initiatives

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field

• 0–3 years in engineering, manufacturing, distribution, and/or supply chain (intern/co-op preferred)

• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and statistical analysis

• Experience with process mapping and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab)

• Strong Excel skills and exposure to data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. 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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .

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

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 Process Improvement OR 2 years' of process improvement, or 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

Primary Location...

26453 S WALTON DR, ELWOOD, IL 60421-6112, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.