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

Nissan•Smyrna, TN

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Supplier Management Engineering serves as the connection between Nissan and its supplier partners, helping ensure the quality, performance, and readiness of components used in current and future vehicle programs. This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on projects that directly support vehicle quality, manufacturing operations, and new model launches through problem-solving, data analysis, manufacturing process evaluation, and supplier collaboration. Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the teamwork required to bring vehicles from development to production.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.