Engineering Project Manager, Prepress Technologies

RR Donnelley

. Lead end-to-end planning and implementation of technical prepress and color management projects across multiple business units .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $158,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing technical prepress and color management projects, with a strong focus on optimizing workflows and ensuring consistent color reproduction across various printing processes. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools and methodologies for project management, vendor negotiations, and capital equipment procurement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Prepress Operations ManagementColor Management EngineeringKodak Prinergy ProficiencyVendor Contract ManagementProject Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Kodak Rules-Based Automation (RBA)Enfocus SwitchColor Measurement DevicesICC ProfilingG7ISO 12647Flexographic Print ProcessesOffset Print ProcessesSpreadsheet DevelopmentProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationRelationship Development

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordKodak PrinergyMeasurement Equipment

Industry Keywords

Color Management SpecificationsTechnical PrepressCross-Departmental ProjectsCapital Equipment ProcurementAsset Tracking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end planning and implementation of technical prepress and color management projects across multiple business units
Manage software workflow upgrades, system migrations, and enterprise-wide technology rollouts
Develop, maintain, and optimize prepress automation using Kodak Rules-Based Automation (RBA) and Enfocus Switch
Establish and maintain enterprise-wide color management specifications, standards, and guidelines
Lead print process standardization across digital, proofing, flexographic, and offset printing operations
Perform digital, proofing, and offset press color assessments and custom color/ICC profile data modeling
Ensure consistent color reproduction across substrates, output devices, and geographical locations
Oversee and optimize prepress systems centered on Kodak Prinergy and Esko workflow environments
Maintain technical and operational expertise in flexographic and offset plate technologies, imaging devices, and CTP output systems
Troubleshoot complex technical prepress and color issues and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Manage vendor relationships for software, hardware, plate materials, and measurement equipment
Lead technical evaluations, specifications, and project delivery for capital equipment and software purchases
Partner with Operations, IT, Quality Assurance, and Procurement to align technical investments with business objectives
Manage estimating, capability analysis, and implementation of equipment additions and improvements
Track assets, capabilities, condition, age, and replacement plans across the worldwide manufacturing platform
Create models and testing protocols to compare new equipment technologies and facilitate asset selection

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Engineering, or a degree related to Manufacturing Management is preferred
Minimum of 5 years of related experience
Experience in prepress operations, color management engineering, or graphic communication project management
Proven track record managing complex cross-departmental technical projects, software upgrades, and multi-site implementations
Experience evaluating, negotiating, and managing third-party vendor contracts and capital equipment procurement
Ability to execute capital projects by managing employees, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers remotely and onsite
Ability to manage estimating, capability analysis, and implementation of equipment additions and improvements
Ability to develop, utilize, and update complex spreadsheets and project management tools
Ability to track assets, capabilities, condition, age, and replacement plans across the worldwide manufacturing platform
Ability to create detailed models and testing protocols for comparing new equipment technologies
Proven ability to develop relationships through networking within and outside the company
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word proficiency required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced proficiency with Kodak Prinergy
Hands-on experience with Kodak Rules-Based Automation (RBA) and Enfocus Switch
Deep expertise in enterprise color management, color measurement devices, spectral data analysis, ICC profiling, press characterization, raster image processing, G7, ISO 12647, and FIRST
Strong operational knowledge of flexographic and offset print processes, plate-making technologies, and proofing hardware/software
Successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Employer/partner discounts
Potential participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program, depending on the role
Remote and onsite work arrangements for capital projects