Body Engineer Intern

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

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We are currently looking for a Body Engineering Intern to join our team in Canton, MS. This internship offers the opportunity to work alongside a tenured engineering team responsible for white-body dimensional accuracy and quality control. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience supporting vehicle build quality improvements, developing tools and fixtures, and assisting with the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, including 3D vision-guided robotics.

A Day in the Life:

• Support initiatives focused on improving body dimensional accuracy and overall vehicle quality.
• Assist with the design, development, and validation of jigs and fixtures to improve manufacturing processes.
• Participate in projects that enhance 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.
  

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Participation in hands-on engineering organizations such as Formula SAE, Baja, Solar Car Team, or similar programs is preferred.
• 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 Canton, MS.

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.

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