NAM-Endorsed Skills Certification System Society of Manufacturing Engineers Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) Lean Certifications - Bronze, Silver, Gold
Thomas Bridge, PhD, CMfgE Western Illinois University SME Certifications Oversight & Appeals Committee
About the Society of Manufacturing Engineers The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is a leading source of manufacturing knowledge, education & networking. Our industry-led professional certifications and assessment programs are just one of SME s many resources that support workforce development.
Industry Validated, Nationally Recognized SME certification programs are built to reflect current practice of the profession Overseen by a Certification Oversight & Appeals Committee Periodic review to ensure exams and other components are fair, reliable and valid Utilize certification validation studies to update certification bodies of knowledge, examinations and requirements Establish recertification continuing education & professional practice requirements
Certification(s) Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) Lean Certifications Bronze (tactical or local-level lean) Silver (integrative or value stream-level lean) Gold (strategic or enterprise-level lean)
About the SME Technical Certifications: Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) Credentials for a technical career path, progressing from the fundamentals of manufacturing to broadbased comprehension of manufacturing engineering covering: materials, product & process design & development, manufacturing processes, production system & equipment design & development, systems & controls, quality, continuous improvement, management and personal effectiveness
About the SME Technical Certifications: Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) recognizes competence in the fundamentals of manufacturing minimum combination of 4 years work/education experience. Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) recognizes a comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and practices minimum combination of 8 years work/education experience
Preparatory Materials CMfgT-CMfgE Fundamentals of Manufacturing, 2 nd Edition, Fundamentals of Manufacturing Supplement and the Fundamentals of Manufacturing Workbook (NEW 3 rd edition available Spring 2012) Launch Fall 2011 CMfgT Online Review Program Classroom-based review programs Pre-Testing/Practice Exams Additional recommended reading materials for exam preparation
Program Fees: CMfgT-CMfgE Program SME Student Member Rate Student List Price SME Member Rate List Price Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) $95 $195 $245 $490 n/a n/a $245 $490
About the Lean Certification Program Collaboration of SME, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence Only independent, 3 rd party, industry-validated credential for Lean Progressive program, with each level a prerequisite for the next Combines practical knowledge (exam) with experience (portfolio) that is peer reviewed
Lean Certification Requirements Certification Level Minimum Related Work Experience Education, Training & Development Components Bronze tactical (local) 4 years 80 hours Exam Portfolio (5 tactical projects; 1 reflection) Silver integrative (value stream) 6 years 160 hours (80 Bronze + 80 Silver) Exam Portfolio (3 tactical projects, 2 value stream projects, 1 mentoring report, 1 reflection) 200 hours Exam Gold strategic (enterprise) 8 years (160 Silver + 40 Gold) Portfolio (1 tactical project, 2 value stream projects, 2 enterprise transformations, 1 mentoring report, 1 reflection) Interview
Preparatory Materials Lean Certification Lean Bronze Online Review Program Classroom-based review programs Book packages for all levels of the exam Competency model to support training and professional development Sample portfolio projects to illustrate the portfolio requirements Lean Registry to connect candidates with mentors
Program Fees: Lean Certification Bronze Silver Gold Bundle Pricing List Price SME/AME/ASQ Members/Shingo Prize Examiners Prior Bronze Certified SME/AME/ASQ Members/Shingo Prize Examiners Prior Bronze Certified List Prior Silver Certified SME/AME/ASQ Members/Shingo Prize Examiners $690 $1,330 $1,970 $448.50 $864.50 $1142.60 Pay As You Go Pricing - $532 $886.50 - $864.50 $1477.50 - - $591 Prior Silver Certified List - - $886.50
Assessments SME Certifications & Assessments that are used as Outcome Assessments for 4-year engineering/manufacturing technology programs as well as continuing education programs EET-Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology Outcome Assessment Green Manufacturing Specialist Lean Bronze Exam (Lean Knowledge Certificate) Certified Manufacturing Technologist
Testing Process SME exams may be administered any time, anywhere with an authorized proctor present Candidates may take the exams at a college/university, within their workplace, at a library as long as there is a separate room available Proctors may be instructors, supervisor, managers, HR staff Contact certification@sme.org for details about proctors and testing center requirements
Program Oversight Certification Oversight & Appeals Committee Comprised of subject matter experts from industry & academia Ensure overall fairness, reliability and validity of examinations & program components Responsible for overall continuous improvement of the certification examinations & program components Oversee the research and process for modifications to the bodies of knowledge Establish candidate prerequisites (education, experience) Establish recertification requirements
Benefits to Industry Corporate Workforce Development: Addressing the company s most pressing knowledge, skills & ability (KSA) needs of its employees to a given standard for the profession Identifying KSA gaps (through score reporting) and building developmental programs with specific outcomes Requires continuing education for recertification lifelong knowledge and skill building "I have personally trained over 100 internal lean practitioners for a prominent Fortune 100 company. They all passed their Lean Bronze Knowledge Exam and, together, have delivered several million dollars of cost savings for their global organization in the first two years of the program. The value of the Lean Certification is beyond question for this firm. Bronze and Silver Certifications are written into their performance assessments and is a requirement to progress to higher positions of leadership." Jeff Fuchs, LBC President Neovista Consulting, LLC
Benefits to Workers Professional Development Portable career credential demonstrates proficiency within the profession Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education & training to meet recertification requirements Provides a roadmap for continuing education through updates to the body of knowledge that reflect the evolution of the profession
Benefits to Educators Outcome Assessment Group score reporting supports ABET A-K accreditation requirements Trend student results over time to identify areas for curriculum improvement Providing Certified Individuals into the Workforce Schools graduate certified workers differentiates from other degree-only graduates Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning by the newly graduated
Contact Information SME Customer Care 800.733.4763 313.425.3000 certification@sme.org