Trim & Chassis Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 - Canton, MS

Nissan • Canton, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Trim & Chassis Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 - Canton, MS. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical engineering experience while contributing to projects that directly impact manufacturing operations. Our team is a hands-on engineering group that works closely with production and other cross-functional teams to solve problems, improve processes, and support the day-to-day manufacturing of vehicles. We operate in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement are critical to success.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Initiative and willingness to learn in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for solving problems and optimizing processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• 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 Canton, MS.
• Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in engineering societies, technical organizations, or STEM-related activities such as NSBE, SME, SWE, ASME, IEEE, or similar organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with investigating production concerns, analyzing data, identifying root causes, and implementing countermeasures using structured problem-solving methods.
• Support projects focused on improving manufacturing and engineering processes, efficiency, and performance.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to support daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead a defined summer improvement project, including planning, implementation, results tracking, and final presentation preparation.
• Monitor and evaluate process performance while identifying opportunities for operational improvements.

Benefits

• Business Synergy Teams (ERGs)
• Opportunities for employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
• Professional Training and Development
• Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern