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SME About Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunties

Volunteers help contribute to the development of an educated, inspired and prosperous manufacturing community. Take a look at the individuals who currently make up the SME volunteer programs and find opportunities to become a part of the team.

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Interested in Volunteering with SME?

SME volunteer leaders are central to our mission to advance a thriving manufacturing industry and expand economic opportunity. By getting involved, you’ll grow your skills, expand your network, and make a lasting impact.

Find the Right Fit for You

There’s a place for every interest, schedule, and skill set:

  • Join a committee and influence strategic initiatives.
  • Serve as a chapter officer and lead local engagement.
  • Contribute to a working group or task force tackling industry-wide challenges.
  • Share your expertise as a speaker in webinars or coffee chats.
  • Become a mentor and guide the next generation of manufacturing professionals.
  • …and much more!

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Volunteer Leaders

board of directors

The board is made up of leaders from varied backgrounds representing years of experience from a wide array of manufacturing disciplines. Acting as the governing body of SME, the board has the power to establish business policy for SME, order and conduct professional meetings and guide its member units.

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member council

Comprised of leaders from industry, academia, research and government, the council leads the organization's member engagement activities in chapters, local communities and international Technical Communities.

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chapter leaders

The chapter leaders oversee membership recruitment and retention endeavors, as well as coordinate the chapter's strategic planning efforts, helping guide the chapter through its short-term and long-term goals.

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student summit volunteers

Student Summit Volunteers

Help inspire the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent at one of our hands-on competitions held at upcoming student summits.
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SME Member Volunteer Impact

Jason Jones, PhD, is the founder of Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies and has been an SME member since 2012. Learn how becoming an SME volunteer leader helped Jason and positively impacted his manufacturing career.

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Edye Buchanan

SME Membership: What’s In It For Me?

Edye S. Buchanan, CMfgT, sales strategist at BriskHeat Corp. has been an SME member since 1987. Read her SME Speaks’ guest editorial on SME Media explaining the benefits and value of being an active SME volunteer.
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