Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 - Decherd, TN

alliance; Decherd (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a Process Engineering Intern for our Decherd, TN team. You will work with seasoned engineers in a highly automated manufacturing setting to learn advanced engine production processes and manage projects that support operational excellence.

The role offers hands-on experience, teamwork, and exposure to continuous improvement, quality, safety, and production performance in a real-world plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergrad or graduate degree program in a related engineering field.
• Junior or Senior at the start of the upcoming term.
• GPA 3.0 or above; transcript required for verification.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support highly automated engine manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Develop project management skills through engineering initiatives and cross-functional work.
• Lead a department project from planning through execution and present findings to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement for quality, safety, productivity, and performance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or related field

Job description

Location(s): Decherd, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior or Senior
Preferred Degree: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
Sponsorship: Not Available

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

We are currently looking for a Process Engineering Intern to join our team in Decherd, TN. As a Process Engineering Intern, you will work alongside highly skilled Nissan engineers helping to produce some of the highest-quality engines in the world. This internship provides hands-on experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment, offering opportunities to learn advanced engine production processes, develop project management skills, and lead meaningful projects that support operational excellence.

A Day in the Life

• Learn and support highly automated engine manufacturing processes.
• Partner with engineers to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Develop project management skills through involvement in engineering initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead a department project from planning through execution and present findings to department leadership.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, safety, productivity, and manufacturing performance.

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• Students entering their Junior or Senior at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and willing to challenge yourself to expand your knowledge and technical capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of fundamental engineering principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• 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.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan

Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.

Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan's rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. 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.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Decherd Tennessee United States of America