Did you know over 70 members of Chapter 5 have earned SME Certification credentials.
Did you know there are another 45 members with PE (Professional Engineer) Licenses.
The Chicago Chapter has supported and helped it's members attain SME certification for many years.
SME currently offers 4 certifications: CMFGE (Certified Manufacturing Engineer), CMFGT (Certified Manufacturing Technologists), CEI (Certified Enterprise Integrator), and CEM (Certified Engineering Manager). Please visit their certification web site for more information.
SME also offers a PE in Manufacturing exam. Review the details at SME's PE website
Vic Logan has been teaching CMFGE & CMFGT review courses for several years for a very nominal fee. His tireless efforts have aided numerous people in becoming SME Certified Manufacturing Professionals. Vic will be leading a new review course and proctoring an exam in spring 2002. Check back for details and keep an eye on the benchmark. Feel free to contact Vic with any certification questions at (630) 469-5411.
Mike Lester, Chair Elect, has been sitting on the on the Certification Oversight & Appeals Committe at SME Headquarters since 2001. This committee is a collection of SME Certified professional and educators who provide guidance and support to SME in administering the exam. Mike will also be assisting Vic during his upcoming review course. Feel free to contact Mike with any certification questions at (847)538-7165.
Some Recommended Study Resources
Obviously there are numerous resources that could be used to prepare for these exams. Your specific needs should be tailored to your experience and knowledge level. SME also offers several study guide packages at excellent discounts. Following is a list of a few key resources to aid you in your certification journey.
- Fundamentals of manufacturing. Rufe. 2nd edition (strongly recommended) This book is the official study guide for the CMFGT exam and also covers most of the CMFGE exam. It should be your key resource to guide you through your studies. Be careful not to order the 1st edition. It is less expensive, but not as comprehensive
- Machinery's Handbook (any edition will do) (strongly recommended) All good manufacturing engineers should already own a copy.
- Machinery's Handbook Pocket Guide
- TMEH Desk Edition (CDROM or hard copy)
- Manufacturing Processes & Materials. Schrader & Elshennawy. 4th edition.
- Fundamentals of Tool Design, 4th edition
- Manufacturing Engineering & Technology. Kalpakjian. 1995. This is a very popular manufacturing engineering text book and could be used as a substitute for the Manufacturing Processes & Materials book.
- CMfgE Self Assessment Program
- CMfgT Self Assessment Program
- CEI Self Assessment Program
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