Industrial Engineering Intern: Drive Factory Efficiency

Nissan Motor Corporation; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan Motor Corporation in Smyrna, TN is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to join our team for a 12-week, full-time program. You will work alongside experienced engineering professionals across the manufacturing process, from sheet metal stamping to final quality checks, contributing to efficiency improvements and waste reduction initiatives.

Interns will gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations and explore AI-driven process automation and data-based decision making while

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming term.
• GPA 3.0 or above; transcripts may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Support industrial engineering initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste.
• Analyze production processes, manpower allocation, and parts complexity for improvement opportunities.
• Assist with process optimization, productivity improvements, and performance enhancements.
• Explore AI-driven process automation and data-based decision making.
• Collaborate with engineering team to deliver a measurable internship project.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Undergraduate degree in IE/ME related field

Job description

Nissan Motor Corporation in Smyrna, TN is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to join our team for a 12-week, full-time program. You will work alongside experienced engineering professionals across the manufacturing process, from sheet metal stamping to final quality checks, contributing to efficiency improvements and waste reduction initiatives.

Interns will gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations and explore AI-driven process automation and data-based decision making while