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Earning the CMfgE recognizes your comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and practices. It requires a minimum of 8 years of combined manufacturing-related education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years of work experience.

A CMfgT with a minimum of 7 years manufacturing-related work experience and/or education also qualifies.

Steps to CMfgE Certification:

1. Assess your readiness

2. Prepare for the exam
To earn this certification you should demonstrate your understanding of the CMfgE Body of Knowledge, including product and tool design, facility operations, floor operations and material handling.

3. Apply for the exam

4. Take the test

The Manufacturing Engineering Exam is a three-hour exam containing 150 multiple-choice questions. Of these questions, 110 cover a breadth of knowledge in manufacturing engineering. The other 40 questions are designed to test in-depth knowledge in one of the following focus areas:

• Integration & Control -- CIM, robotics, machine vision, common networks, computer systems, CAM.
• Processes -- Electronics manufacturing, material removal, material forming, fabrication, assembly, finishing, molding, casting.
• Support Operations -- Maintenance, material handling, scheduling, planning, management, design.
• Management -- Quality, systems, projects, leadership, planning, staffing, organization, laws and regulations.
• Quality -- Probability and statistics, inspection, metrology, reliability, continuous improvement.

Online testing is available. Prices are based on status as a student, member of SME or IIE, and other factors.

5. Interpret your results

Use your exam results to make decisions about your professional development. Your Examination Analysis report will tell you about your areas of strength and where you can improve.

6. Plan your next step
Depending on your test results, you will be able to retake the exam, start planning for recertification or aim for another certification.

Continuing education is part of the recertification process and will prepare you for the CEI, CEM, or a new SME-sponsored Six Sigma certification.