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

RR Donnelley

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

Posted 10/20/2026full-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, optimizing prepress automation, and ensuring effective color management across various print processes. Proficient in vendor management and capital equipment procurement to align technical investments with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementColor Management ExpertiseVendor Relationship ManagementPrepress Automation OptimizationTechnical Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Capital Equipment ProcurementComplex Spreadsheet DevelopmentPress Color AssessmentICC ProfilingFlexographic Print ProcessesOffset Print ProcessesG7 StandardsISO 12647 ComplianceKodak Prinergy ProficiencyEnfocus Switch Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationNetworking Ability

Tools & Technologies

Kodak Rules-Based AutomationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordEsko Workflow Environment

Industry Keywords

Prepress EquipmentColor Measurement DevicesSpectral Data AnalysisRaster Image ProcessingProofing Hardware/Software

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 seamless technology integration, print standardization, and color management across print processes
Manage vendor relationships for printing, packaging, and prepress equipment, facilities, lighting, and related areas
Lead technical evaluations, specifications, and delivery of capital equipment and software projects
Partner with Operations, IT, Quality Assurance, and Procurement to align technical investments with business objectives
Plan and implement technical prepress and color management projects across multiple business units
Manage workflow upgrades, system migrations, and enterprise-wide technology rollouts with minimal operational disruption
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 geographical locations
Oversee and optimize prepress systems using Kodak Prinergy and Esko workflow environments

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
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 a 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
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

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
Bonus, commission, or incentive program participation may be included depending on the role
Remote and onsite work capability for capital projects