Supplier Management Engineering (SME) Intern - Summer 2027 - Smyrna, TN

About the role

Supplier Management Engineering (SME) Intern will work in Smyrna, TN, supporting Nissan’s supplier partnerships by ensuring component quality, performance, and readiness for current and future vehicle programs. The internship offers hands‑on experience analyzing quality and manufacturing data, evaluating processes, supporting engineering studies, improving inspection methods, and creating tools and dashboards that aid team decision‑making.

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

• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools used to organize, evaluate, and present information.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, quality systems, or product development gained through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
• Ability to perform work onsite at Smyrna, TN.

Qualifications

• 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.
• GPA of 3.0 or above (official or unofficial transcript required for verification).

Benefits

• Connection and Collaboration: Access to Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities to build relationships across diverse backgrounds.
• Professional Training and Development: Expand knowledge through Nissan’s innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms, and leadership trainings.

Schedule

Full‑time, 12‑week program.