Engineering Project/Process Manager (Prepress Technologies)

14 Oct 2026
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 RRD is seeking an experienced Engineering Project/Process Manager with experience in the print industry! The ideal candidate will lead, standardize, and innovate our prepress 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 accuracy across all print processes.He/She should possess deep expertise in prepress automation, workflow management systems (specifically Kodak Prinergy), advanced color science, plate technologies, and vendor management.Responsibilities Project Leadership & Workflow IntegrationLead end-to-end planning and implementation of technical prepress and color management projects across multiple business units.Manage and orchestrate complex software workflow upgrades, system migrations, and enterprise-wide technology rollouts with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.Develop, maintain, and optimize prepress automation using Kodak Rules-Based Automation (RBA) and Enfocus Switch to drive operational efficiency and error reduction.Enterprise Color Management & Print StandardizationEstablish 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 assessment, and custom color/ICC profile data modeling.Ensure consistent color reproduction across diverse substrates, output devices, and geographical locations.Prepress & Plate TechnologiesOversee and optimize prepress systems centered on the Kodak Prinergy and Esko workflow environment.Maintain working technical knowledge and operational expertise in flexographic and offset plate technologies, imaging devices, and CTP (Computer-to-Plate) output systems.Troubleshoot complex technical prepress and color issues, driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions.Vendor & Capital Asset ManagementManage vendor relationships across multiple touchpoints, including software, hardware, plate materials, and measurement equipment vendors.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.

  • ID: #55366445
  • State: Illinois Chicago 60601 Chicago USA
  • City: Chicago
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Showed: 2026-10-14
  • Deadline: 2026-12-12
  • Category: Et cetera
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