Digital Print Manufacturing Engineer

RPI Print; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RPI Print is seeking a Digital Print Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development across our digital print production environment. You will apply expertise in digital printing, pre-press workflows, and production validation to drive quality, efficiency, and innovation.

Collaborate with design, prepress, and operations teams; develop test plans; validate new products and equipment; monitor output for defects; maintain SOPs; and train operators while supporting cross-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital print manufacturing, with pre-press and validation exposure.
• Experience with major digital print platforms (HP Indigo, Xerox, Canon) or similar.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methods.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to other company locations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, prepress, and operations to ensure end-to-end production.
• Review project scopes and optimize manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and implement test plans for validation and quality.
• Create validation protocols for new digital print products, processes, and equipment.
• Conduct print trials, performance testing, and documentation for readiness.
• Partner with quality and regulatory teams to maintain standards.
• Monitor print output for defects; assist root cause analysis.
• Maintain SOPs and document materials testing and instructions.
• Provide hands-on training for operators on digital print best practices.

Skills

Digital print manufacturing

Pre-press workflows

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

HP Indigo

Xerox

Canon

RIP software

Adobe Creative Suite

Color management

Automation tools

Digital press APIs

Job description

At RPI, we are transforming how products are created, produced, and delivered worldwide through a technology-driven, print-on-demand manufacturing platform. Every day, our cloud-based systems power millions of personalized, on-demand products that reach customers with speed, quality, and sustainability. We partner with leading brands, publishers, and creative platforms, including Blurb.com, our consumer-facing self-publishing brand, to bring ideas to life at global scale through a distributed manufacturing network.

We are looking for a highly motivated Digital Print Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development and optimization across our digital print production environment. This role requires expertise in digital printing technologies, pre-press workflows, and print production validation. The ideal candidate will drive quality, efficiency, and innovation in a fast-paced, high-volume digital print setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, prepress, and operations teams to ensure seamless end-to-end production.
• Review proposed project scopes and provide input to optimize manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop, draft, and implement comprehensive test plans based on project scope, requirements, and objectives to ensure accurate validation and quality outcomes.
• Develop and execute validation protocols for new digital print products, processes, substrates, and equipment.
• Conduct print trials, performance testing, and documentation to ensure production readiness and compliance.
• Partner with quality and regulatory teams to maintain validation standards.
• Monitor print output for defects and inconsistencies; assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain and update an accurate database of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring thorough documentation of materials testing, pre-press adjustments, and work instructions to support production consistency and compliance.
• Assist and conduct hands-on training sessions for operators on digital print best practices, ensuring adherence to quality standards, operational efficiency, and equipment safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital print manufacturing, with strong exposure to pre-press and production validation.
• Experience with digital print platforms such as HP Indigo, Xerox, Canon, or similar.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Self-driven and motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments
• Demonstrates ownership of tasks and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to travel to other company locations as required to support operational needs and cross-site collaboration

Preferred Skills

• Experience with web-to-print workflows
• Knowledge of RIP software (e.g., HP, Fiery, etc), Adobe Creative Suite, and color management
• Familiarity with automation tools and digital press APIs
• Experience with Rotary Die Cutting, Guillotine, and Book Binding equipment
• Knowledge of substrate behavior and ink interaction in digital environments
• Project management experience in a digital print or commercial print setting
• Ability to support future state strategies through equipment and automation investigations and implementations
• Define opportunities to improve KPI's related to cost reductions and performance improvements.
• Identify methods to reduce waste and improve utilization of equipment.