Distribution Center Automation Project Engineer

A&F Management Co.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Responsibilities include coordinating capital projects, managing budgets and schedules, and evaluating automation solutions such as AS/RS and AMRs. You will help drive operational improvements and readiness across DCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• At least 2 years supporting engineering, automation, facility, 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

Warehouse operations

Material handling equipment

Industrial engineering

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

WMS

WES

Labor management systems

Analytics tools

Job description

Responsibilities include coordinating capital projects, managing budgets and schedules, and evaluating automation solutions such as AS/RS and AMRs. You will help drive operational improvements and readiness across DCs.