Career Details

Certified Manufacturing Engineer

Description

Professionals who earn a CMfgE demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and practices. Pursuing a CMfgE certification 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.

Certifying Organization

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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Certificate name

Certified Automation Professional

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International Society of Automation

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

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YouScience

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Pre-Engineering Certification

Certifying Organization

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Type

E - Skill

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