Location
Headquarters: Dearborn, Michigan, United States, North America
Region: Michigan
Country: US
Continent: North America
About
SME is a manufacturing industry association that supports manufacturers and professionals by providing education, training, certifications, industry insights, and networking opportunities. It operates across North America with offices in the United States and Canada, advancing workforce development and promoting manufacturing careers. The organization hosts events, maintains a blog and media channels, and collaborates with partner organizations to expand pathways from classroom to career in engineering and manufacturing.
SME is a nonprofit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing knowledge and innovation in North America. It serves manufacturers, academia, and professionals by providing education, training, certifications, and networking opportunities. The organization also supports workforce development through grants, scholarships, and STEM initiatives.
1932
for_profit
active
Industries
Primary Industry: Organizations
Categories
Funding & Financials
10m-50m
nonprofit
Leadership
Brett Brune — Editor-in-Chief, Smart Manufacturing magazine
Steve Prahalis — Chief Operating Officer
Stephanie Jesselyn — Independent Consultant
Craig Connop — Chief Financial Officer
Jeannine Kunz — Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Robert Willig — CEO & Executive Director
Brett Conner — Chief Manufacturing Officer
Technology Stack
Products
SME Membership: A membership program providing access to manufacturing resources, networking, professional development, and industry insights for individuals and organizations involved in manufacturing.
SME Professional Certifications: Certification programs that validate manufacturing knowledge and skills against industry standards to enhance career opportunities.
SME Events and Conferences: Industry events and conferences that provide platforms for knowledge exchange, networking, and showcasing manufacturing technologies and innovations.
Digital Manufacturing Challenge: An annual student design competition focused on innovative additive and conventional manufacturing solutions addressing sustainability and other challenges.
Manufacturing Resource Center: An online platform offering free access to webinars, white papers, eBooks, case studies, and reports on manufacturing industry trends and technologies.
SME Education Foundation Programs: Educational initiatives including student summits, scholarships, and workforce development programs to support manufacturing talent pipeline.
