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🚨 SME is looking for a strategic leader to drive our government relations and advocacy efforts — shaping policy, funding, and the future of manufacturing. What You’ll Do: • Represent SME in federal and state legislative and regulatory matters • Position SME as a thought leader in workforce development and manufacturing technology • Build and strengthen relationships with policymakers, coalitions, and industry partners • Develop and execute advocacy and funding strategies aligned with SME’s mission • Lead cross-department collaboration to ensure unified policy and funding priorities What We’re Looking For: • 8+ years’ experience in government relations or policy advocacy • Strong understanding of federal/state legislative processes and funding mechanisms • Proven ability to connect strategy, people, and policy • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills Join SME and help shape the national conversation on manufacturing and workforce innovation. 🔗https://brnw.ch/21wWEio #NowHiring #GovernmentAffairs #PublicPolicy #Manufacturing #SME

SME is proud to launch the Maritime Manufacturing Workforce Pipeline – Gulf Coast (MMWP-GC) — a bold new initiative to build a future-ready workforce for one of our nation’s most critical regions. Six leading community and technical colleges will partner with SME to create a connected talent ecosystem, preparing students for careers in shipbuilding, submarine manufacturing, and maritime defense: 🔹 Bishop State Community College 🔹 Coastal Alabama Community College 🔹 Lawson State Community College 🔹 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 🔹 Nunez Community College 🔹 Pearl River Community College With 75,000+ maritime jobs projected nationally by 2028, MMWP-GC will help close workforce gaps, fuel Gulf Coast economic growth, and ensure U.S. defense capabilities remain strong for generations to come. Learn more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wWCll #Manufacturing #Maritime #WorkforceDevelopment #Shipbuilding #Defense

⚡ Manufacturing is moving fast. Don’t get left behind. Save up to 25% on SME Membership when you join or renew with code JOIN25 by October 31. Your membership isn’t just a line on your resume. It’s access to: ✅ 40+ free expert-led webinars each year ✅ A community of 15,000+ professionals shaping the industry ✅ Mentoring + certifications to accelerate your career ✅ Workforce development tools to build winning teams 👉 Join today with code JOIN25 at checkout: https://brnw.ch/21wWuJp 👩🔧 Looking for Opportunity? SME puts you in the room with networks, insights, and projects that move you forward. 👥 Looking for Talent? SME connects you with innovators, rising stars, and the next generation of leaders. 🚨 This offer is valid only through October 31. The future of manufacturing won’t wait. Why should you?

Day 2 of the Manufacturing Technology Series WEST is in the books! We welcomed a second Executive Perspectives Keynote Series panel to discuss technology adoption, a new set of Bright Minds Student Summit students and the show floor was bustling with activity. There's still time to join us for the last day! Visit https://brnw.ch/21wWu7K to find out how.

The future of America’s shipbuilding and submarine manufacturing industry depends on a strong, skilled workforce. In this episode of SME Media’s Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast, Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief of SME Media, is joined by a powerhouse panel of workforce development leaders: 🔹 Jeannine Kunz, Executive Director and CEO of SME 🔹 Erica Holloway Logan, Workforce Development Director of the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program 🔹 Joe Barto, Program Leader of the Navy’s Talent Pipeline Program Together, they explore how collaboration across government, education, and industry is helping to: ✅ Close critical skills gaps ✅ Build sustainable talent pipelines ✅ Prepare the next generation for maritime careers 🎧 Listen now to learn how we can strengthen the workforce that powers our nation’s maritime industrial base. 🔗https://brnw.ch/21wWsIs #WorkforceDevelopment #MaritimeIndustry #Manufacturing #TalentPipeline

The Manufacturing Technology Series WEST got off to a great start on Tuesday in Anaheim with a full day of presentations in the SME Theater, an active show floor with hundreds of exhibitors and high school students from the Bright Minds Student Summit getting a hands-on look at the manufacturing industry. There's still time to join us at the Anaheim Convention Center! Details on registration and a full event schedule are available at https://brnw.ch/21wWsqo.

On Sunday, we honored outstanding leaders, innovators, and changemakers at our annual Fall Gala Awards Ceremony in Anaheim, California. 🎓 2025 Class of SME Fellows • Bopaya Bidanda, PhD, FSME — University of Pittsburgh • Azad Madni, PhD, FSME — University of Southern California • Iris V. Rivero, PhD, FSME — University of Florida 🏅 M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal of ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)/SME • Keith Krach — Chairman & Co-Founder, Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue University 🔬 Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award • Niloofar Rezaei — PhD Candidate, The University of Georgia • Jaime Camelio, PhD — Professor, University of Georgia 👏 Congratulations to all the honorees for their passion, vision, and impact. Your dedication is pushing our industry forward and inspiring the next generation of makers.

Happy Manufacturing Day! Manufacturing workforce shortage? Not at GROB Systems, Inc in Bluffton, Ohio, where #MFGDay occurs monthly! Instead of just recruiting talent, Grob is cultivating its pipeline through a highly successful apprenticeship program. The key? Year-round community outreach that goes way beyond a single event. Grob's program is dispelling outdated industry myths with monthly tours of its state-of-the-art facility, inviting schools and families to view its operations. This proactive approach has helped it build a robust pipeline of new talent. https://brnw.ch/21wWkEV #MFGDay #ManufacturingMonth #MFGMonth

Happy #MFGDay! 🎉 SME is celebrating all month long—spotlighting today’s innovators and inspiring tomorrow’s makers. This October, we’re turning up the energy with: 📌SME sponsored The Henry Ford’s MFG Day celebration at the Ford Rouge Factory Tour 📌SME Sponsored SEMCA Michigan Works! Wayne County MFG Day 📌 SME Membership's Shop Talks & Webinars 📌 Industry events: Manufacturing Technology Series WEST (Oct. 7–9) & SOUTHEAST (Oct. 21–23) 📌Manufacturing Imperative – Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC) participating colleges’ Manufacturing Day celebrations Don't forget about SME Media’s Manufacturing Week Giveaway Win BIG this Manufacturing Month! Enter for your chance to take home a 3D printer 🖨️ or a $50 SME Store gift card. 📅 Enter Sept. 30–Oct. 20 | 🏆 Winners announced Oct. 22 Manufacturing isn’t just about making things—it’s about building careers, empowering communities, and creating the future. 🔗 Explore events, resources & giveaways: https://brnw.ch/21wWkbb

What an incredible Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show - CMTS 2025 at the The Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON this week! Thousands of attendees have come together to explore the latest technologies, connect with industry leaders, and gain insights shaping the future of manufacturing. As we finish up today, CMTS is delivering unmatched energy, cutting-edge tech and powerful connections!