Engineering Project/Process Manager (Print, Packaging and Prepress Technologies)

RRD Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD Company in the United States seeks an experienced Engineering Project/Process Manager to lead printing, packaging, and prepress technology projects. You will standardize workflows, drive color management strategy, and coordinate enterprise-wide technology rollouts across multiple units.

The role requires a strong background in print equipment, prepress automation, workflow management, and vendor management, with a track record of delivering complex capital projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial/Mechanical/engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in manufacturing or printing environments.
• Proven track record delivering cross-departmental technical projects and capital equipment upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships across printing, packaging and prepress equipment and facilities.
• Lead evaluations, specifications, and delivery for capital equipment and software purchases.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align technical investments with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end planning and implementation of prepress and color management projects.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Engineering or related Manufacturing Management

Tools

Kodak Prinergy

Enfocus Switch

Kodak Rules-Based Automation

Job description

Engineering Project/Process Manager (Print, Packaging and Prepress Technologies)

• Full-time
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• Compensation: USD 99,100 - USD 158,500 - yearly

RRD provides marketing, packaging, print, and business services to the world’s most respected brands. The company’s proprietary technology, advanced data analytics, and expertise fuel organizational decision-making from strategy through execution, delivering sustainable solutions with the lowest possible environmental impact. Global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.

RRD is seeking an experienced Engineering Project/Process Manager with experience in the print industry!

The ideal candidate will lead, standardize, and innovate our printing, packaging and prepress equipment and workflows and enterprise color management strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for orchestrating complex technical projects across multiple business units, ensuring seamless technology integration, print standardization, and top-tier color management across all print processes.

He/She should preferably possess expertise with printing equipment, prepress automation, workflow management systems color science, plate technologies, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships across multiple touchpoints, including printing, packaging and prepress equipment, facilities, lighting and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Lead technical evaluations, specifications, and project delivery for capital equipment and software purchases.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, IT, Quality Assurance, and Procurement) to align technical investments with overall business objectives.

Project Leadership & Workflow Integration

• Lead end-to-end planning and implementation of technical prepress and color management projects across multiple business units.
• Manage and orchestrate workflow upgrades, system migrations, and enterprise-wide technology rollouts with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize prepress automation.

Print and Packaging Equipment Standardization and Color Management

• Develop and maintain working technical knowledge and operational expertise in flecographic, digital and offset technologies, imaging devices and CTP systems.
• Lead print process standardization across digital, proofing, flexographic, and offset printing operations.
• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide color management specifications, standards, and guidelines.
• Perform digital, proofing, and offset press color assessment, and custom color/ICC profile data modeling.
• Ensure consistent color reproduction across diverse substrates, output devices, and geographical locations.
• Oversee and optimize prepress systems centered on theKodak Prinergy and Eskoworkflow environment.

• A Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Engineering or a degree related to Manufacturing Management is preferred..
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Project Management: Proven track record of managing complex cross-departmental technical projects, software upgrades, and multi-site implementations
• Vendor Management: 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
• Manage the estimating, capability analysis and implementation of equipment additions and improvements
• Develop, utilize and update complex spreadsheets and project management tools to track assets, capabilities, condition, age and replacement plans across the worldwide manufacturing platform.
• Create detailed models and testing protocols to compare new equipment technologies as they are introduced to facilitate the asset selection process
• Proven ability to develop relationships by networking within and outside the company to provide rapid responses to manufacturing needs
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Industry Specific Skills

• Workflow Systems: Advanced proficiency with the Kodak Prinergy workflow environment.
• Automation: Hands-on experience building and maintaining automated workflows using Kodak Rules-Based Automation (RBA) and Enfocus Switch.
• Color Science: Expertise in enterprise color management, color measurement devices, spectral data analysis, ICC profiling, press characterization, raster imaging processing and industry standards (e.g., G7, ISO 12647, FIRST).
• Print Technology: Strong operational knowledge of flexographic and offset print processes, plate making technologies, and proofing hardware/software.

RRD's current salary range for this role is $99,100 to $158,500 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future.At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.