DC Project Engineer: Automation & Upgrades

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) savings plan with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Distribution Center Project Associate Engineer to lead and support engineering, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the distribution network.

You will collaborate with Operations, Facilities, Safety, Procurement, Finance, Technology, and vendors to enhance productivity and equipment readiness. You will coordinate multi-discipline projects, manage budgets, schedules, and risks, and drive successful implementation of automation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of experience supporting engineering, automation, facility, capital, or continuous improvement projects in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, fulfillment, or similar environments.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, project budgets, schedules, purchasing activities, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility, infrastructure, automation, and capital projects from planning through implementation and operational handoff.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, approvals, vendors, contractors, purchase orders, invoices, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Support distribution center modernization initiatives, including automation, RFID, print & apply, material handling equipment, robotics, and other warehouse technologies.
• Assist with the evaluation and implementation of automation solutions such as AS/RS, Goods-to-Person systems, sortation equipment, AMRs, and AGVs.
• Partner with Operations and Technology teams to support system integration, operational readiness, and successful project execution.
• Analyze operational performance and labor productivity to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support peak readiness activities, capital planning, and future network investments.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

WMS

WES

Job description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Distribution Center Project Associate Engineer to lead and support engineering, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the distribution network.

You will collaborate with Operations, Facilities, Safety, Procurement, Finance, Technology, and vendors to enhance productivity and equipment readiness. You will coordinate multi-discipline projects, manage budgets, schedules, and risks, and drive successful implementation of automation and