Raw Materials Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 - Decherd, TN

Nissan Motor Corporation • Decherd, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Raw Materials Engineering Intern to join our team in Decherd, TN. Our team offers a hands-on internship experience within a dynamic manufacturing and engineering environment. Interns have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real projects, and gain exposure to process improvement, problem-solving, and operational excellence. This internship is ideal for students who are eager to learn, take initiative, and develop practical skills that will support their future careers.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET), or a related engineering field.
• Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn, grow, and challenge yourself to develop new skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 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 Decherd, TN.
• 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

• Experience with programming, automation, or data analysis tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve material utilization and support efforts to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Troubleshoot material-related production issues and work with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Participate in projects focused on cycle-time reduction, automated inspection processes, and robotics integration for part transfer.
• Conduct testing on raw materials and analyze results to ensure quality and performance standards are achieved.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve manufacturing processes, quality, and operational performance.

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.
• Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

What This Job Offers

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