Casting / Machining Process Engineering Spring 2024 Co-Op Intern
Nissan is currently looking for a Casting/Machining Process Engineering Co-Op to join our team. The position will be at the Decherd Powertrain Facility in Decherd, Tennessee and will be an 8 month full time role beginning January 2024 - August 2023.
Think you’ve got the internal drive to support the production of great vehicles and join a winning team? Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Apply for this position and start the process to kick your career into high gear.
Nissan’s Decherd, TN manufacturing plant is located approximately 85 miles southeast of Nashville, TN and 65 miles west of Chattanooga, TN along Interstate 24. The Powertrain Assembly plant is 1.1 million square feet and has an annual production capacity over 1 million engines. Nissan-Decherd’s engine assembly plant produces engines for the Nissan Altima, Maxima, Rogue, Frontier, Titan, Armada, Quest, Pathfinder, as well as several Infiniti vehicles. In addition to engine assembly, Nissan –Decherd also assembles the electric motor for the LEAF, Nissan’s 100% electric vehicle.
Duties will include but not limited to below:
- Conducting Process Audits
- Participating in Cycle-Time Reductions
- Quality Driven Statistical Analysis
- Traceability projects
- Vision system implementation
- Line Calls and issue resolution
- Test cell troubleshooting
- Defect mapping and recognition of engine processes
- Automated Inspection processes
- Robotics integration for part transfer
- Die design
- 3D fixture design and creation with advanced additive manufacturing technologies
- Various Digital Acceleration projects (data analysis, monitoring, reporting, etc.)
- 3D modeling software experience desired but not mandatory
- CNC experience is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in automotive Manufacturing and advanced technology
- Be able to function autonomously in a fast paced, dynamic environment along with reporting of findings and provide recommendations for countermeasures
- Strong project management and organization skills are required
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) as well as AutoCad
- Must be able to work full time during term INCLUDING willingness to work paid overtime as required
- Ability to read basic mechanical drawings.
- Classroom experience with test equipment: oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, multimeter, Vector CAN tools, and other PC based diagnostic tools
- Emphasis in Machining & Forging
- Data analytics or experience with Digital Acceleration topics
- 3D modeling software experience desired but not mandatory
- CNC experience is a plus
In order to qualify for this role, you must:
- Enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Chemical Engineering
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Strong organization ability with keen attention to detail
- Be self-motivated and willing to challenge yourself to develop your talents and skill sets
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
We know you have the capability to change the world, and we want you to help us change the future of automotive.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.
All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. 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. **Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.”