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SME Corporate Membership

Corporate Membership

According to the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), replacing an employee can cost a company 50% to 200% of their salary. An SME Membership helps mitigate these losses by fostering a skilled and engaged workforce.

By leveraging the resources and connections provided by an SME Corporate Membership, companies can enhance their competitiveness, foster employee growth, and drive overall business success.

Take your team to the next level! Become an SME Corporate Member today.

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Who should become a Corporate Member? 

Companies of all sizes can benefit from an SME Corporate Membership if it seeks to: 

  • Network with industry and academic leaders in manufacturing 
  • Drive innovation through collaboration 
  • Stay ahead of emerging technology 
  • Engage and retain your current workforce 
  • Attract new employees 

What are the benefits of an SME Corporate Membership? 

An SME Corporate Membership is a strategic investment in your workforce. By providing access to comprehensive assets focused on engagement, retention, and professional development, SME helps you:

  • Increase Your Company’s Visibility: By engaging in our wide-reaching community, your team can build valuable connections and showcase your expertise to industry leaders and potential clients.

  • Access to Top Talent: Connect with emerging talent passionate about manufacturing through our Institutional Member Directory, virtual career fairs, and SME’s Career Resource Center.

  • Upskill Your Team: Provide opportunities for certifications in areas like Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), Additive Manufacturing Technician (CAMT), and Lean certifications (LBC and LSC).

For Employee Membership

If your employer has agreed to be an SME corporate member, click the Employee Membership button and complete your employee application. To receive your employee discount, be sure to include the special promotional code provided to you by your employer.

If you are unsure whether your employer is a corporate member, or if you are interested in a corporate membership, please contact membership@sme.org.

Employee Membership

All SME Members Receive the Following Benefits:

Membership-Consierge

Membership Concierge

Membership serves as a gateway to all SME platforms. Enjoy personalized service from our concierge team to navigate resources, benefits, speaking opportunities, and more.

Engagement-Activities

Engagement Activities

Take advantage of upcoming, free, and timely engagement activities to maximize your membership throughout the year. Members enjoy unlimited access to recordings of programs

Chapter-Network

Chapter Network

Local SME chapters help build a member network in your own backyard, meet potential customers, partners and employers, and gain leadership opportunities.

    Manufacturing Engineering & Smart Manufacturing Magazines

SME Media Publications

Members are automatically subscribed to SME’s Media’s two publications and can receive discounts on subscription lists

Career-Resource-Center

Career Resource Center

Search for a job, post a position you’re hiring for, have a free review of your resume, and more. Members see new job postings two days before non-members

Member-Newsletters

Member Newsletters

Through our four exclusive newsletters, we keep our members up to date on the latest developments in manufacturing and SME.

Member-Volunteer-Leadership-Opps

Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities

From joining a committee to speaking at an event or conference, there's an opportunity for anyone.

Member-Discounts

Member Savings

An SME Membership means money back in your pocket.

Members-Only-Online-community

Members-Only Online Community

SME’s member-exclusive virtual networking platform where you can pose a question to industry peers across the globe.

Bright-Minds-Student-Mentorship

SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program

The SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program guides scholarship recipients through college and student life toward a manufacturing career, pairing them with eligible SME Members as mentors.

Research-Support

Research Support

Access to personalized research support for your organization utilizing top-tier manufacturing industry databases and subscriptions valued at $22,000 USD.

Peer-Reviewed-Journals

Peer-Reviewed Journals

SME members have FREE access to the Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Journal of Manufacturing Processes and Manufacturing Letters and other selected features on ScienceDirect ($4,000 USD value).

Podcasts

Podcasts

Listen to Advanced Manufacturing Now, SME’s exclusive podcast about all things manufacturing.

National-Events

Events

Join member activities at SME Events and smaller affairs, there's sure to be something that fits your schedule and interest on the event calendar.

Industry-Certifications

Industry-Recognized Certifications

SME's certification programs, led by industry professionals, validate knowledge, boost careers, and offer up to 50% savings for members.

Ray Halbert
“SME offers numerous avenues for Boeing’s technical community to connect to other technical experts and industry peers who are committed to cutting-edge technology within all disciplines of manufacturing.”
Ray Halbert, The Boeing Co., SME Member Since 1987