A truly global automotive company, Nissan joined the MIT LGO partnership in 2019. Based on the principles of lean production that inspired the launch of LGO, today Nissan operates the highest-volume automotive assembly plant in North America, and is a pioneer in the Industrial Internet of Things. As a partner, Nissan offers LGO internships in a wide range of fields, from autonomous vehicle implementation to systems optimization and data analytics throughout manufacturing and supply chain networks. Nissan also recruits LGOs to join the growing group of program alumni within the company. Internships offer broad-based, hands-on experience, including tackling end-to-end sustainability challenges, developing and testing simulations to identify system bottlenecks, and adopting cutting-edge technology in a manufacturing environment.
Kyle Lux (LGO ’23)
Title: Identifying Bottlenecks through Process Consistency in High-Capacity Automated Manufacturing
Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering
Joshua Weisberg (LGO ’23)
Title: Enhancing Manufacturing Performance to Plan with Predictive Analytics
Engineering Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Felipe Quintella Correia (LGO ’22)
Title: Optimizing Demand Re-Allocation under Fixed Capacity Commitments
Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering
Zack Morey (LGO ’21)
Title: Integrating Machine Learning into Data Analysis and Plant Performance
Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering
Nissan is recruiting LGOs who thrive in a fast paced, flexible environment. We are seeking those who adapt quickly to change and are interested in developing people leadership skills. We are thrilled to offer a broad range of opportunities designed to align key talent with impactful roles.
Rotational & Leadership Development Opportunities: LGOs are hired directly into a leadership development rotational program with international possibilities based on the LGO’s interest and business needs of the company. Career paths can be discussed with leadership and Talent Management to determine your fit for a functional leadership path, or a general business. Each path will provide you with a strong career at Nissan while focusing on personal aspirations and business goals.
Recent Post-Graduation Job Titles: Rotational Leadership Program Manager
Fiona Gouthro (LGO ’23)
Prior to LGO, Fiona started her career as a Capital Projects Manager in the downstream oil & gas industry. She joined Nissan full-time after graduating from LGO and is currently in her first role at the company as a manager on the Finished Vehicle Logistics team. In this role, she is responsible for vehicle imports from Japan/Mexico as well as the US’s domestic truck/rail network. As part of Nissan’s Graduate Program, she will rotate through various teams across the business in the coming years.
Robert (Bobby) Addy (LGO ’20)
Senior Manager, EV Transformation and Connected Cars
While at LGO: MBA & SM Mechanical Engineering
Previous studies: University of Glasgow, Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
After a career as a Naval Architect in the offshore oil & gas industry prior to LGO, Bobby completed his internship at Nissan and joined the company full-time after graduation. He initially led the Supply Chain Data & Analytics team, focused on executing digital transformation projects for the US and Mexico operations. After serving as Technical Assistant to SVP of Manufacturing & Supply Chain, he now is responsible for revenue management of digital products.
JS Bolton (LGO ’14)
Director–Production
While at LGO: MBA & SM Civil and Environmental Engineering
Previous studies: Yale University, History and Mechanical Engineering
JS joined Nissan after conducting her LGO internship there, and has held multiple shop floor roles of increasing responsibility in both supply chain and manufacturing in Tennessee and Mississippi. In 2020 she became one of the youngest Nissan leaders promoted to Director, and in 2023 became a leader at the Sunderland UK plant helping roll out new EV products.
David Walker (LGO ’13)
US Product Line Management
While at LGO: MBA & SM Mechanical Engineering
Previous studies: Duke University, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
After a career in aerospace prior to LGO, David hired on with Nissan in 2013, starting as a program manager on the Nissan Altima and LEAF programs before a role as a manufacturing manager in Nissan’s plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, just outside his home town of Nashville. Since 2017, David has overseen the launch of new models and started up a new paint line in a plant outside of Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK, before returning to the United States for engineering and strategic roles.
