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

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

📋 Description

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

• Coordinate complex technical projects spanning multiple business units.

• Ensure smooth technology integration, print standardization, and effective color management throughout print processes.

• Manage relationships with vendors involved in printing, packaging, and prepress equipment, facilities, lighting, and related areas.

• Direct technical evaluations, specifications, and the delivery of capital equipment and software initiatives.

• Collaborate with Operations, IT, Quality Assurance, and Procurement to align technical investments with overall business goals.

• Plan and execute technical prepress and color management projects across various business units.

• Oversee workflow enhancements, system migrations, and enterprise-wide technology deployments with minimal disruption to operations.

• Develop, maintain, and optimize prepress automation systems.

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

• Spearhead print process standardization across digital, proofing, flexographic, and offset operations.

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

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

• Ensure consistent color reproduction across various substrates, output devices, and geographical locations.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.

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

• Experience in evaluating, negotiating, and overseeing third-party vendor contracts and capital equipment procurement.

• Ability to execute capital projects by managing personnel, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers both remotely and on-site.

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

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

• Skill in tracking assets, capabilities, condition, age, and replacement strategies across a global manufacturing network.

• Ability to create detailed models and testing protocols to compare new equipment technologies.

• Proven track record in building relationships through networking both internally and externally.

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

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Advanced expertise with Kodak Prinergy is necessary.

• Hands-on experience with Kodak Rules-Based Automation (RBA) and Enfocus Switch is preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of enterprise color management, color measurement devices, spectral data analysis, ICC profiling, press characterization, raster image processing, G7, ISO 12647, and FIRST.

• Strong operational understanding of flexographic and offset print processes, plate-making technologies, and proofing hardware/software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Life insurance.

• Options for voluntary supplemental insurance coverages.

• Parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Tuition assistance.

• Discounts from employers/partners.

• Participation in bonus, commission, or incentive programs may vary by role.

• Flexibility for remote and on-site work for capital projects.