Manufacturing Process Improvement Intern at Regal Rexnord · Radford

Summary: Regal Rexnord is a global industrial manufacturer providing sustainable solutions for motion control. The Manufacturing Process Improvement Intern will support continuous improvement initiatives at a manufacturing facility, focusing on workplace organization, material flow, and productivity improvement through hands-on projects and collaboration with various teams. Responsibilities: - Lead or support manufacturing process improvement projects aligned with site priorities, including: - 6S (5S + Safety) Implementation: Lead the rollout or recalibration of 6S standards across designated production areas. Conduct audits, define visual standards, and establish sustainment plans - Material Presentation Strategy: Assess current material staging and delivery methods site-wide. Develop and help implement a standardized material presentation approach to improve ergonomics, reduce waste, and support production flow - Standard Work & Value Stream Mapping: Map critical production areas using value stream mapping and time studies. Identify bottlenecks, develop standard work, and recommend level-loading and productivity improvements to maximize throughput and on-time delivery - Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to support recommendations and data-driven decision-making - Collaborate daily with operators, supervisors, engineers, and other stakeholders on the shop floor - Present project updates, findings, and final recommendations to site leadership at defined milestones and project closeout - Document work using standard formats (A3s, project boards, SOPs, visual controls) to ensure sustainment of improvements Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work comfortably in a manufacturing environment - Ability to be present on the shop floor and engage with frontline employees - Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization Preferred Qualifications: - Completed sophomore year or above at the time of the internship - Coursework or exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or industrial engineering principles - Experience with time studies, process mapping, A3 problem solving, or data visualization tools - Self-starter who can work independently with minimal direction while managing multiple priorities Required Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industrial engineering principles, Time studies, Process mapping, A3 problem solving, Data visualization