"Manufacturing offers opportunity and fulfilling futures." —Dianne Chong Dianne Chong Installed as 2022 SME President SME is proud to announce that we have elevated 2021 president-elect Dianne Chong, PhD, FSME, NAE, to be its 2022 president. SME presidents are leaders in manufacturing contributing their technical expertise and valuable career experiences to help advance the industry. Her accomplishments and new leadership role within SME were recognized at the annual SME Installation and Awards Gala. Previously, she was vice president in The Boeing Co.’s Engineering, Operations & Technology organization where she managed materials and manufacturing processes and program integration. In 2017 she was elected to the National Academy of Engineering and Washington State Academy of Science. Dianne currently serves on multiple committees for the National Academy of Engineering and in 2019 was the president-elect of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). She is also a member of TMS, AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics), SWE (Society of Women Engineers), Beta Gamma Sigma and Tau Beta Pi. She has served on the ASM International board, and in 2007-08, was elected its first female president. In 2019 she was presented the alumna achievement award from the University of Illinois. Dianne has been an SME Member Since 1997.
