Established in 1932 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing, SME (the Society of Manufacturing Engineers) leads the industrial ecosystem by elevating manufacturers, academia, and the communities in which they operate. Together we share one common belief: Manufacturing holds the key to economic growth and prosperity. SME helps unlock the full promise of manufacturing as an engine of commerce, progress and human potential.We accelerate widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and inspire and build North America’s talent and capabilities throughour events, media, membership, workforce development, and the SME Education Foundation.
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The SME annual revenue was $57.8 million in 2026.
Edward O'Hara is the President and Chief Creative Officer of SME.
1,174 people are employed at SME.
SME is based in Southfield, Michigan.
The NAICS codes for SME are [81, 813, 81392, 813920, 54171, 8139, 541712, 54, 5417, 541].
The SIC codes for SME are [829, 82].