Cross Car Line Feature Strategy Intern - Summer 2027 - Franklin, TN
Location(s): Franklin, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior or Senior
Preferred Degree: Innovation, Engineering, Marketing, Strategy, Business, Product Management, or related field
Sponsorship: Not Available
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation
We are currently looking for an Intern, Cross-Carline Feature Strategy to join our team in Franklin, TN. The Cross-Carline Product Planning team is responsible for developing and implementing industry-leading vehicle features that enhance the customer experience and strengthen Nissan's competitive position in the marketplace.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of product planning, customer experience, market strategy, and vehicle development. You will collaborate with product planners and cross-functional teams to evaluate vehicle features, identify opportunities for simplification and innovation, and help shape future product strategies that influence Nissan vehicles across multiple nameplates.
A Day in the Life:
- Create and maintain cross-carline vehicle feature matrices to support product planning and competitive analysis.
- Analyze vehicle feature content across Nissan products to identify opportunities to reduce complexity and improve customer value.
- Support the development of customer journeys that help influence feature selection and feature execution strategies.
- Conduct market and competitive research to evaluate emerging trends and customer expectations.
- Collaborate with product planning, engineering, marketing, and business teams to support strategic feature planning initiatives.
Who We’re Looking For:
Required:
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Innovation, Engineering, Marketing, Strategy, Business, Product Management, or a related field.
- Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- Passion for the automotive industry, customer experience, and future mobility technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically while balancing customer and business needs.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- 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 in Franklin, 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.