Printing Press Process Engineer (Relocation Assistance Available) Nationwide Technical Search Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $120,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications Measurement-based inspection Inspection tools Six Sigma methodology implementation Color management Color calibration implementation Print quality checks Spectrophotometry Technical troubleshooting support Quality improvement programs in engineering Implementing lean manufacturing processes Flexographic printing Full Job Description Printing Press Process Engineer Little Rock, AR Onsite Permanent/Direct Hire Full Benefits Relocation Assistance Available $100,000-120,000

Key Responsibilities Process Optimization & Troubleshooting Press Control:

Optimize web offset processes, including plate/blanket performance, ink-water balance, and web tension.

UV Curing:

Manage UV curing systems (lamp intensity, profiles, adhesion) and lead the potential transition to LED UV.

Troubleshooting:

Provide hands-on support to press operators to resolve ghosting, misting, registration drift, and curing defects.

Quality, Ink Management & Compliance Ink Chemistry:

Manage UV ink rheology, coatings, and formulations; collaborate with suppliers on low-migration, food-safe inks.

Quality Assurance:

Maintain print standards (density, dot gain, LAB targets) using Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Compliance:

Ensure strict adherence to

ISO, FDA/EU

food safety standards, and HSE regulations.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration Lean/Six Sigma:

Lead projects to improve OEE, reduce start-up waste/spoilage, and lower energy usage.

Cross-Functional Support:

Partner with Prepress on plate imaging/color profiling, assist Maintenance with UV system upkeep, and support new product development.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Printing Technology, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

3-7+ years in high-speed web offset lithographic printing, ideally within packaging or folding carton manufacturing.

Must-Have Tech Expertise:

Hands-on experience with UV-curable ink systems, web handling, color management (spectrophotometry), and low-migration food packaging standards.

Tools & Soft Skills Systems:

Print inspection systems, color measurement tools, ERP/MES software, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Traits:

Strong analytical troubleshooter, clear communicator across shifts, and detail-oriented. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Print waste and spoilage reduction OEE and press uptime Color consistency (Delta E) and reduction in customer complaints UV curing efficiency and defect rates