Supplier Management Engineering (SME) Intern
Nissan Motor Corporation
About the Role
Supplier Management Engineering (SME) Intern - Summer 2027 - Smyrna, TN
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze quality and manufacturing data to identify trends, investigate issues, and recommend improvements.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes and error-proofing methods to identify opportunities for quality and efficiency enhancements.
- Support engineering studies involving product design, dimensional variation, and tolerance analysis to resolve technical concerns.
- Help develop, improve, and validate inspection methods, measurement fixtures, and quality control processes.
- Create tools, dashboards, training materials, and other solutions that improve team performance and decision-making.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools
- Basic understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, quality systems, or product development.
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Students entering their Junior, Senior, or Master's program at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills with the ability to investigate issues and develop practical solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
- Technical curiosity and a willingness to learn new processes, technologies, manufacturing methods, and engineering concepts.
- GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
- Ability to perform work onsite at Smyrna, TN.