Manufacturing Engineering Intern — Shape Mobility (Canton, MS)

Nissan Motor Corporation; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan Motor Corporation in Canton, MS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for a 12-week full-time program. The role involves hands-on work with production teams to solve problems, improve processes, and support day-to-day manufacturing operations.

The internship emphasizes structured problem solving, data analysis, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. Junior or Senior students in ME, EE, IE, or related fields are encouraged to apply, with a strong emphasis on continuous

Qualifications

• 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.
• Participation in engineering societies, technical organizations, or STEM-related activities is a plus.
• GPA of 3.0 or above; transcripts may be required during application.

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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Related technical field

Job description

Nissan Motor Corporation in Canton, MS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for a 12-week full-time program. The role involves hands-on work with production teams to solve problems, improve processes, and support day-to-day manufacturing operations.

The internship emphasizes structured problem solving, data analysis, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. Junior or Senior students in ME, EE, IE, or related fields are encouraged to apply, with a strong emphasis on continuous