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

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Lead, standardize, and innovate workflows and equipment related to printing, packaging, and prepress.

• Coordinate intricate technical projects across various business units.

• Ensure the integration of technology, standardization of print processes, and effective color management.

• Manage relationships with vendors concerning printing, packaging, prepress equipment, facilities, lighting, and associated areas.

• Direct technical evaluations, specifications, and project delivery for the acquisition of capital equipment and software.

• Collaborate with Operations, IT, Quality Assurance, and Procurement teams.

• Plan and execute technical prepress and color management initiatives across multiple business units.

• Oversee workflow enhancements, system migrations, and technology rollouts on an enterprise-wide scale.

• Develop, sustain, and optimize prepress automation processes.

• Maintain technical and operational expertise in flexographic, digital, and offset technologies, imaging devices, and CTP systems.

• Lead the standardization of print processes across digital, proofing, flexographic, and offset operations.

• Establish and uphold enterprise-wide specifications, standards, and guidelines for color management.

• Conduct press color assessments and create custom color/ICC profile data models.

• Ensure uniform color reproduction across various substrates, output devices, and geographic locations.

• Supervise and enhance prepress systems focused on Kodak Prinergy and Esko workflow environments.

• Monitor assets, capabilities, conditions, age, and replacement plans throughout the global manufacturing platform.

• Develop equipment technology comparison models and testing protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Process, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field in Manufacturing Management is preferred.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated success in managing intricate cross-departmental technical projects, software upgrades, and multi-site implementations.

• Experience in assessing, negotiating, and managing contracts with third-party vendors as well as capital equipment procurement.

• Ability to execute capital projects by coordinating with groups of employees, equipment manufacturers, and other suppliers both remotely and on-site.

• Capability to manage estimating, capability analysis, and the implementation of equipment additions and enhancements.

• Proficient in developing, utilizing, and updating complex spreadsheets and project management tools.

• Proven ability to cultivate relationships through networking within and outside the organization.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Advanced knowledge of the Kodak Prinergy workflow environment.

• Practical experience in constructing and maintaining automated workflows utilizing 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 understanding of flexographic and offset printing processes, plate-making technologies, and proofing hardware/software.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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.

• Participation in bonus, commission, or incentive programs may be available depending on the role.

• Pre-employment background check and drug screening are required as a condition of employment.