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SME is an association committed to promoting and supporting the manufacturing industry. We offer an unmatched breadth of support and resources for manufacturers. SME offers the top manufacturing technology resources and news and produces the industry’s most valuable events. We deliver leading training and development solutions for your workforce. Our student outreach and scholarship programs help attract and empower manufacturing’s next generation. And our member community is the most prestigious and experienced in the business. We believe that a thriving manufacturing sector is vital to a healthy economy and provides rewarding careers, and we work to strengthen this industry. 

SME Offers Excellent Benefits for Our Employees, including:

  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible work hours
  • Casual attire
  • Summer hours

In Addition -

Employees in the US are also offered:

  • PPO and HSA Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, telemedicine
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Wellness reimbursement

** SME is an Equal Opportunity Employer **

* Open to Remote Work *

 

Employees in Canada are also offered:

  • Company paid - Extended Medical, Pharmacy, Paramedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Employee and Dependent Life Insurance; and Short Term Disability
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with generous matching
  • Health Club Membership Reimbursement

 

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Jun 16, 2025  
Enterprise Relationship Manager (Tooling U – SME)
Description Responsible for spearheading growth through strategic engagements, solution selling, and collaboration with education, workforce development and corporate sales teams. Success will depend on your ability to meet and exceed predefined sales metrics, strengthen client retention, and expand market reach while aligning efforts with territory workforce initiatives. This role requires exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and a strong understanding of our value proposition to forge and nurture relationships with key decision-makers. The ERM represents Tooling U - SME's full range of products and services, oversees account strategy, and works with internal teams to achieve revenue targets and strategic account objectives. They will manage and expand relationships with large, strategic clients across multiple industries, including manufacturing, education, and workforce development. The individual will drive new business acquisition, strengthen client retention,...
SME Cleveland, OH, USA Full-Time
Jun 16, 2025  
Operations Manager (Canada)
Description SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans and implements the Operations functions for SME Canada events including pre-event, onsite and post-event activities. Ensures operational effectiveness and excellence for all exhibitors by working in conjunction with all official event vendors as applicable. Manage all event operations budgets to ensure budget maximums are not exceeded while always seeking financial efficiencies for SME and all relevant event stakeholders. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Establish an operational critical path for each assigned event and manage to ensure key milestones are achieved, while process improvements are identified and made as needed. Assist in evaluating event service contractor bids including Venue, General Contractor, Audio Visual, Catering, Registration, Transportation/Customs, Temporary Staffing, among others. Develops operations budget for assigned events and maintains cost control. Plans/executes pre-event activities...
SME Markham, ON, Canada Full-Time
Jun 16, 2025  
Chief Manufacturing Officer
Description The Chief Manufacturing Officer is a national thought leader and visionary executive responsible for advancing SME's mission, with a particular focus on accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies through bold strategies, program development and management, external advocacy, business-orientated approaches and market-driven innovation. Manufacturing's success depends on accelerating technology awareness, adoption, and commercialization - and this role is critical to helping the industry close the gap between research innovation, real-world application, and widespread adoption. Blending deep technical expertise with strategic business insight, the Chief Manufacturing Officer will proactively anticipate industry shifts, forge high-impact alliances, and lead the development of transformative programs and services that accelerate technology awareness, adoption, and industry impact, with a strong focus on supporting the industrial supply chain and converting...
SME Southfield, MI, USA Full-Time
Jun 16, 2025  
Business Development Representative
Description The Tooling U-SME Business Development Representative is responsible for generating business opportunities within defined market segments which consists of manufacturing facilities, educational institutions and other organizations and agencies related to manufacturing training. It is the responsibility of the LG to maximize Tooling U-SME long-term overall sales goals. As appropriate, the LG responsibilities include (but are not limited to): MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Prospect and call-on targeted lists of companies, schools and agencies to promote an interest in Tooling U-SME. Research and identify new prospect opportunities through the use of technology tools, social media, newsfeeds and other methods. Research and identify key contacts and funding sources within new and existing accounts and provide reports to assist new lead generation to sales team. Assist in the creation and messaging of targeted email campaigns. Effectively deliver guided messaging...
SME Cleveland, OH, USA Full-Time
Jun 16, 2025  
Director, Marketing (Workforce Development)
Description Responsible for leading integrated marketing, communication, and creative strategies to support SME's workforce efforts. This includes developing plans to raise awareness, increase visibility, attract participants, and engage stakeholders across multiple markets, including corporate, education, and workforce agencies. Plays an active role in shaping strategic decisions that impact SME's workforce development efforts and aligning marketing initiatives with broader business goals. Provides leadership to marketing, communications, and creative professionals focused on promoting programs and evolving SME's position in the market. Gathers insights from a complex landscape of partners and funding sources to identify opportunities, apply data-driven strategies, and guide marketing across online and offline channels. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Lead and develop a high-performing, engaged marketing team supporting SME Workforce Development and Tooling U-SME. Recruit, hire,...
SME Southfield, MI, USA Full-Time
Jun 16, 2025  
Director, Product Innovation & Content Strategy - Tooling U - SME
Description Responsible for driving the strategic development of innovative solutions to attract, retain, and develop the manufacturing workforce. This role oversees teams responsible for content creation, delivery, program development, and product packaging, ensuring impactful, market-leading solutions that address current and future workforce needs. The Director, Product Innovation and Content Strategy leads market research efforts to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and industry challenges. These insights are translated into actionable strategies to enhance product development, optimize user experiences, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, engaged team, fostering growth, accountability, collaboration, and alignment with organizational objectives. Lead the development of new products and content strategies based on market research, industry trends, customer feedback, and emerging...
SME Cleveland, OH, USA Full-Time
Jun 16, 2025  
Client Executive - Northeast & Mid Atlantic
Description Open Client Executive Opportunities: Mid-Atlantic Territory: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia Northeast Territory: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont The Client Executive must reside in a state located within their respective territory. The Client Executive (CE) will focus on selling within a given geographical territory generating new opportunities through prospecting, in-person meeting, WebEx sessions, trade shows, etc. The CE will be responsible for generating new business as well as maintaining continuing renewal efforts for a specific set of clients within the region through portfolio, cross selling, and program growth. The job requirements entail completing the necessary sales metrics of sales revenue, prospecting, prospect development, and sales presentations. This role's success is heavily measured by the...
SME Cleveland, OH, USA Full-Time