About the role#
As a Body Engineering Intern, you will join our team in Canton, Mississippi. You will work alongside engineers responsible for white-body dimensional accuracy and quality control. This 12-week program provides hands-on experience with vehicle build quality, tool development, and advanced manufacturing technologies like 3D vision-guided robotics.
What you'll do#
- Support initiatives to improve body dimensional accuracy and overall vehicle quality.
- Assist with the design, development, and validation of jigs and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
- Participate in projects that improve technician safety and ergonomic work practices.
- Support the deployment of new manufacturing technologies and equipment installations.
- Collaborate with engineers and plant personnel to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program for Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Automotive Engineering.
- Entering your Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Initiative and a willingness to learn.
- Participation in hands-on engineering organizations such as Formula SAE, Baja, or Solar Car teams is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Canton, Mississippi.
- Schedule: Full-time, Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid internship. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Nissan Motor Corporation
Nissan Motor Corporation is a global manufacturer of motor vehicles. The company sells cars under the Nissan and INFINITI brands. Founded in 1933, it maintains its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. It operates across four regions, including the Americas, China, Japan-ASEAN, and the AMIEO region.
How to get in at Nissan Motor Corporation
Applying early gives you a distinct advantage at Nissan Motor Corporation, as recruiters often review applications in the order they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you get your materials in before the pile grows. You can avoid the uncertainty of the general queue by reaching out to the right people. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles, allowing you to contact them directly to ask about the position or a referral, which often improves your response rates.
