About the role#
The Supplier Management Engineering (SME) team acts as the bridge between Nissan and its supplier partners. You will work with experienced engineers to ensure the quality, performance, and readiness of components used in current and future vehicle programs. This role involves direct participation in manufacturing operations and new model launches through data analysis and process evaluation.
What you'll do#
- Analyze quality and manufacturing data to spot trends, investigate issues, and propose improvements.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes and error-proofing methods to increase quality and efficiency.
- Support engineering studies regarding product design, dimensional variation, and tolerance analysis.
- Help build, improve, and validate inspection methods, measurement fixtures, and quality control processes.
- Create tools, dashboards, and training materials to support team decision-making.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program for Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality, or Electrical Engineering.
- You must be entering your Junior, Senior, or Master's program at the start of the upcoming term.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work well across different teams.
- A basic understanding of engineering principles, quality systems, or product development.
- A willingness to learn new technologies and manufacturing methods.
Location & details#
- Location: Smyrna, TN.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Nissan Motor Corporation
Nissan Motor Corporation is a global manufacturer of motor vehicles. The company sells cars under the Nissan and INFINITI brands. Founded in 1933, it maintains its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. It operates across four regions, including the Americas, China, Japan-ASEAN, and the AMIEO region.
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