SME Membership Blogs

Manufacturing is an industry that must be inclusive and open to everyone to thrive. One thing is diversity of thought, approach, and opinion amongst collaborative employees who feel welcome and have their voices heard will allow organizations to do great things.

The SME Member Council, established in 2003, plays a vital role in leading engagement activities within SME's volunteer networks. Its main responsibilities include identifying and addressing the evolving needs of SME's membership, aligning with the organization's long-term strategic goals, enhancing local activities, and providing recommendations on membership recruitment, retention, and engagement.

On June 4, 2024, SME and Women in Manufacturing (WiM) co-hosted the "Women of SMART Experience” at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh.

My fellow SME colleagues, and friends, I’m grateful that I have the pleasure of supporting you in my second year as your Member Council representative.

In our recent SME Career Café, we were joined by Business Consultant and Executive Coach, Allison Yeager; Certified Master Personal Brand Strategist, Jacqueline Connolly-Peros; and University of South Carolina Career Services Manager, Kelli Carroll. Together, they shared essential steps to thoroughly prepare for an interview.

As the electric vehicle (EV) industry continues to grow, significant innovations and persistent challenges are shaping its future.