Certified Manufacturing Engineering (CMfgE) Certification

Showcase your advanced manufacturing engineering knowledge and boost your credentials with a CMfgE certification.

Professionals who earn a CMfgE demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and practices. Pursuing a CMfgE certification requires a minimum of 8 years of combined manufacturing-related education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years of work experience. A CMfgT with a minimum of 7 years manufacturing-related work experience and/or education also qualifies.

During the testing process, candidates select one of the following focus areas:

• Integration & Control — CIM, robotics, machine vision, common networks, computer systems, CAM.
• Processes — Electronics manufacturing, material removal, material forming, fabrication, assembly, finishing, molding, casting.
• Support Operations — Maintenance, material handling, scheduling, planning, management, design.
• Management — Quality, systems, projects, leadership, planning, staffing, organization, laws and regulations.

You can do this!
Follow these Steps to earn your CMfgE Certification

1. Assess your readiness
   
   Self-Assessment Program



2. Prepare for the exam
   
   To earn this certification you should demonstrate your understanding of the
   CMfgE Body of Knowledge (PDF), including product and tool design, facility operations, floor operations and material handling.



3. Apply for the exam
   
   Online



4. Take the test
   
   The Manufacturing Engineering Exam is a three-hour exam containing 150 multiple-choice questions. Of these questions, 110 cover a breadth of knowledge in manufacturing engineering. The other 40 questions are designed to test in-depth knowledge in one of the 4 focus areas listed above.
   
   Online testing is available. Prices are based on status as a student, member of SME, and other factors.



5. Interpret your results
   
   Use your exam results to make decisions about your professional development. Your Examination Analysis report will tell you about your areas of strength and where you can improve. Sample (PDF)



6. Plan your next step
   
   Depending on your test results, you will be able to retake the exam, start planning for recertification or aim for another certification.
   
   Continuing education is part of the recertification process and will prepare you for Lean Certification or the SME-sponsored Six Sigma certification.