SME Membership Blogs

Steadfast industry connections take many years to form, and in today’s ultra-competitive job market within domestic manufacturing, you must find a way to stand out and be memorable among the growing sea of resumes.

Anyone who meets Will Healy III knows that he’s very passionate about manufacturing, but from a people perspective.

Hello fellow members, my name is Krishna Vuppala, lead manufacturing engineer with John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, and an SME Member Council representative.

As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, virtual career fairs have emerged as a valuable platform for job seekers to connect with potential employers from the comfort of their homes.

Tara Thomasson, SME Member Council Representative, is a technical fellow with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. She’s been an SME member since 2018. In her From the Desk of… letter, she explains why mentoring is important for both the mentor and the mentee, and how her life and career have been positively impacted by mentors she has had over the years.

In today's competitive manufacturing industry, veteran-owned companies hold a unique position that goes beyond just producing goods.