Building Factories of the Future

Manufacturing at Nissan

Nissan is proud to operate some of the safest and most innovative factories in the country. We are preparing to build* our next-generation electric vehicles as we upgrade our Canton, Mississippi facility into the factory of the future. The Nissan LEAF was groundbreaking — we are excited to produce what comes next.

Joyful Nissan technician assembling vehicle components

People

Nissan's 15,000 team members across our automotive factories separate us from others in our industry.
Nissan Rogue in production at assembly facility

Product

All Nissan vehicles assembled focus on innovation, quality and safety.
Diligent Nissan worker immersed in task

Purpose

We strive to serve as a strong corporate partner investing in people, supporting businesses, and making our communities even stronger.

Nissan manufacturing
In the U.S.

WORKFORCE

5,000

INVESTMENT IN PLANT
$4 Billion
WORKFORCE

5,700+

INVESTMENT IN PLANT
$7.1 Billion
WORKFORCE

1,700

INVESTMENT IN PLANT
$1.4 Billion
eMotor
Two workers in safety helmets inspecting an eMotor
VC-Turbo
Closeup view of a VC-Turbo engine

Numbers you should know

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15,000

Employees across 3 plants

$14 Billion

invested in U.S. manufacturing since 1983

40+ Years

OF U.S. manufacturing

We’ve proudly manufactured more than 19 million vehicles + 18 million engines and eMotors in the U.S. since 1983

11 Parts Distribution Centers maintain your vehicle across the U.S.

PEOPLE

People

The women and men who drive Nissan manufacturing show up and deliver. Their collective commitment and individual work ethic makes a difference in the lives of our customers.

Many of our team members joined Nissan without prior automotive production expertise. They received training — and the opportunity to build careers that support their families and contribute to their communities.

Nissan team members are the lifeblood of our business. Our future in the U.S. is bright because of their extraordinary work.

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Employee focus

Happy Nissan assembly line worker

The nissan
difference

The nissan
difference

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Safe and clean work environments

Nissan team members receive competitive compensation and benefits, work in safe and clean facilities, and build some of the most legendary vehicles in our industry.

Concentrated Nissan assembly plant employee

Blueprint for
Success

Blueprint for
Success

  • Supporting Families
  • Community Growth and Opportunity

Nissan team members know that their work supports families and businesses in their local communities. Their great attitude and commitment are the key to our success in the Americas.

Grinning Nissan factory worker on the job

Innovation

Innovation

  • Driving Innovation
  • Factories of the Future

Members of the Nissan team are driving change in our industry. Their focus on innovation is critical to the future of manufacturing in our U.S. facilities.

Focused Nissan production line staff member

Paying it
Forward

Paying it
Forward

  • Volunteering time & talent
  • Supporting the missions of community partners

Nissan team knows that much of our best work is done outside of our plants. Whether it is volunteering at a local school or building a new family home, we’re proud to support the wellbeing of our families, friends and neighbors.

Product

Product

Nissan assembles some of the most legendary products in the industry.

The process starts in our three manufacturing facilities in Smyrna and Decherd, Tennessee, and in Canton, Mississippi. Nissan's cutting-edge electric vehicle technology drives the future of automotive innovation at our Nissan manufacturing plants.

Nissan Leaf in white during manufacturing process

Steel to Wheels

Manufacturing Process Design

Before a vehicle goes on the assembly line, the New Model Team uses 3D technology (think airline pilot in a flight simulator) and virtual reality tools to evaluate the ergonomics and placement of auto parts during manufacturing. The goal is to use tech to make sure vehicles can be assembled safely and consistently.

From stamping to final inspection, it takes an average of 20 hours to build* one vehicle.

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White Nissan Titan in production at factory

Stamping

A flat sheet of metal is placed into one of our stamping presses, applying up to 5,400 tons of pressure to shape each part of the chassis. In the next phase, the dies are used as giant cookie cutters to press the forms into three-dimensional shapes that together create the interior and exterior frame of the vehicle.

Nissan plant professionals shaping metal parts

Body

Our vehicles begin to take shape when thousands of robots electrically weld the parts from stamping together to create the familiar envelope and enclosure. At this point, the full vehicle – known as the body in white – is fully visible and prepped for paint.

Nissan worker buffing and polishing car exterior

Paint

Each body in white is a masterpiece, waiting to be painted. Moving on a continuous conveyor, it’s dipped into an anti-corrosive bath to protect it from future rust, and then sealed to keep water out.
Spark-proof robots evenly apply the color using a three-step process: base coat, main color and gloss coat. Camera systems review every square inch of a vehicle in a few seconds to help it shine bright like a diamond.

Trim & Chassis

This is where the vehicle comes to life. Hundreds of skilled technicians equip the vehicle with the dash, steering wheel, seats, electrical components, engine, wheels, tires and more. To complete its outfit, the doors, hood and rear hatch – which have all followed the chassis on a separate conveyor belt – are put on by technicians.

Seasoned Nissan assembly line specialist

Quality

Once a vehicle comes off the line for the first time, many inspection points are assessed for safety, reliability and dependability for overall customer satisfaction. And finally, the full outfit is driven on the runway—tested on a one-mile track before making its way to a local dealer.

Nissan Rogue on display within assembly plant

Purpose

Purpose

Nissan knows the communities where we live and work are vital to the well-being of our team members.

Nissan’s investments in our team members have rippling impacts across organizations and neighborhoods. Through the Nissan Foundation and Nissan Neighbors, we support local non-profits as they fulfill their missions to serve others and promote greater understanding.

Outdoor wooden structure assembly by Nissan staff
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boxes of food provided for families in need during Thanksgiving

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homes built for Habitat for Humanity

5,000+

volunteer hours logged

$1.6Million

donated as part of United Way Annual Campaign

50,000+

school supplies donated for United Way Stuff the Bus

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