Engineering Project/Process Manager – Print, Packaging and Prepress Technologies

RR Donnelley

. Lead, standardize, and innovate printing, packaging, and prepress equipment and workflows .

Posted 11/9/2026full-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 complex technical projects across multiple business units, with a strong focus on print standardization, color management, and prepress automation. Proficient in utilizing Kodak Prinergy and advanced color management techniques to optimize workflows and ensure consistent quality across various print processes.

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Project ManagementColor Management ExpertiseVendor Relationship ManagementPrepress AutomationTechnical Evaluation and Specifications

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Hard Skills

Project Management ToolsComplex SpreadsheetsColor Measurement DevicesICC ProfilingFlexographic Print ProcessesOffset Print ProcessesKodak PrinergyKodak Rules-Based AutomationEnfocus SwitchG7 Standards

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsNetworking AbilityTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Prepress EquipmentPrinting TechnologyPackaging TechnologyCapital Equipment ProcurementColor Management StandardsISO 12647FIRSTRaster Imaging Processing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, standardize, and innovate printing, packaging, and prepress equipment and workflows
Orchestrate complex technical projects across multiple business units
Ensure technology integration, print standardization, and color management across print processes
Manage vendor relationships for printing, packaging, prepress equipment, facilities, lighting, and related areas
Lead technical evaluations, specifications, and project delivery for capital equipment and software purchases
Partner with Operations, IT, Quality Assurance, and Procurement
Plan and implement technical prepress and color management projects across multiple business units
Manage workflow upgrades, system migrations, and enterprise-wide technology rollouts
Develop, maintain, and optimize prepress automation
Maintain technical and operational expertise in flexographic, digital, and offset technologies, imaging devices, and CTP systems
Lead print process standardization across digital, proofing, flexographic, and offset operations
Establish and maintain enterprise-wide color management specifications, standards, and guidelines
Perform press color assessment and custom color/ICC profile data modeling
Ensure consistent color reproduction across substrates, output devices, and geographic locations
Oversee and optimize prepress systems centered on Kodak Prinergy and Esko workflow environments
Track assets, capabilities, condition, age, and replacement plans across the worldwide manufacturing platform
Create equipment technology comparison models and testing protocols

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 related experience
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 groups of employees, equipment manufacturers, and other suppliers both 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
Proven ability to develop relationships by networking within and outside the company
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced proficiency with the Kodak Prinergy workflow environment
Hands-on experience building and maintaining automated workflows using Kodak Rules-Based Automation (RBA) and Enfocus Switch
Expertise in enterprise color management, color measurement devices, spectral data analysis, ICC profiling, press characterization, raster imaging processing, and industry standards such as G7, ISO 12647, and FIRST
Strong operational knowledge of flexographic and offset print processes, plate making technologies, and proofing hardware/software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
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
Bonus, commission or incentive program participation may be available depending on the role
Pre-employment background and drug screen required as a condition of employment