Process Engineer I

About the job

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

A process engineering analyst designs and enables efficient, effective, and repeatable processes within store operations in support of business strategies. A process engineer will spend part of their time in stores observing current state processes to document opportunities. They will work cross-functionally to solve for these opportunities using the IDOV process while leveraging Agile ways of working, driving productivity, throughput, and improved associate and customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• 10% Agile Ways of Working - Participate in Agile ways of working, including sprint planning and demos
• 20% Analytics - Utilize analytics to provide insight, interpret results, or recommend decisions
• 25% Collaboration - Partner with key stakeholders to design, test, and iterate through solutions
• 10% Presentations - Synthesize results and findings through Powerpoint and stakeholder presentations
• 10% Solutioning - Partner with IT, UX, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions to the field
• 25% Store Walks - Complete in-store Gemba walks to observe current state processes, complete process maps, and document process opportunities within run-the-business and strategic initiatives

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This Position typically reports to Process Engineering Manager
• This Position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Foundational SQL skills for querying relational databases
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of Tableau
• Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 1+ years experience practicing process improvement through existing jobs, internships, or co-ops
• Experience practicing Agile or Kaizen ways of working

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 1

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Ensures Accountability
• Customer Focus