CERTIFIED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIST AND CERTIFIED MANUFACTURING ENGINEER BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

(RELEASED AUGUST 2010, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2010)

Copyright 2010 Society of Manufacturing Engineers

RUBRIC 1
1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.2.5 1.2.6 1.2.7 1.2.8 1.3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 1.3.5

DESCRIPTION MATHEMATICS, APPLIED & ENGINEERING SCIENCES, & MATERIALS

Mathematics Algebra Trigonometry Analytical Geometry Calculus (CMfgE ONLY) Statistics Applied and Engineering Sciences Metrication/SI System Physics Chemistry Statics Dynamics Fluid Mechanics Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer Electrical Circuits/Electronics Materials Application Metals (Properties and Applications) Plastics/Polymers (Properties and Applications) Composites (Properties and Applications) Ceramics (Properties and Applications) Fluids (Properties and Applications)

CMfgT WEIGHTING 12%

CMfgE WEIGHTING 10%

2
2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 2.1.7 2.1.8 2.1.9 2.1.10 2.1.11 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6

PRODUCT/PROCESS DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Product Design and Development Product R&D Market/Sales/Life Cycle Analysis Intellectual Property Protection (e.g. patents, trademarks, copyrights, etc.) Design Management Simulation/Engineering Design Analysis Concurrent Engineering Design for X (Mfg/Assy/Maint/etc.) Drafting/Drawing/Engineering Graphics/Modeling CAD/CAM/CAE Applications Tolerance Analysis/GD & T Product Liability Process Design & Development Process R&D Simulation/Process Analysis Product Prototype Build and Test Process Development and Test Print Reading Rapid Prototyping

12%

10%

3
3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 3.1.6

MANUFACTURING PROCESS APPLICATIONS & OPERATION

Manufacturing Process Applications and Operation Material Removal Processes Fabrication Processes Hot and Cold Forming Processes Casting and Molding Processes Electrical/Electronics Mfg. Processes Heat Treatment Processes

14%

15%

RUBRIC
3.1.7 3.1.8 3.1.9 3.1.10 3.1.11

DESCRIPTION
Joining, Welding, and Assembly Processes Finishing Processes Bulk and Continuous Flow Processes Material Handling/Packaging Hand Tool Use/Machine Operating

CMfgT WEIGHTING

CMfgE WEIGHTING

4
4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 4.1.7 4.1.8 4.1.9 4.1.10 4.1.11 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.2.8

PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT

Production System Design and Development Infrastructure/Plant Location Analysis Facility Planning/Plant Layout Process Planning & Development Capacity Planning Production/Manufacturing System Design & Organization Process Documentation/Work Instructions Tool and Equipment Selection Production System Build/Test Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Safety Maintenance Systems Environmental Protection/Waste Management Equipment/Tool Design and Development Cutting Tool Design Work holding Tool Design Die/Mold Design Gage Design Machine Design Power Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid) Control Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid) Nanotechnology, Packaging & Systems

21%

20%

5
5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5

AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND CONTROL

Automated Systems and Control Automated Systems (Hard/Flexible) CNC/PLC/Computer Control Computer Systems and Networks Information Technology/Database Systems (MIS, etc.) Enterprise-wide Systems Integration (MES, ERP, etc.)

9%

7%

6
6.1 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.1.4 6.1.5 6.1.6 6.1.7 6.1.8 6.1.9 6.1.10 6.1.11 6.1.12

QUALITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Quality and Customer Service Customer Focus (Research/Test/Satisfaction) Quality System and Standards (e.g. QS/ISO/CE/Mark/etc.) Probability and Statistics Statistical Control Methods (Sampling/Charting/etc.) Problem Analysis & Solving (Fishbone/Pareto/FMEA/etc.) Factor Analysis (DOE/Correlation/etc.) Capability Analysis (Process/Equipment/etc.) Inspection/Test/Validation Metrology Reliability Analysis Continuous Improvement/Lean Customer and Field Service

10%

13%

7
7.1 7.1.1

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT
Manufacturing Management Strategic Planning/Global Competitiveness

14%

15%

RUBRIC 7.1.2

DESCRIPTION Organizational Design and Management Project Management Personnel Management Methods Human Behavior/Motivation/Leadership Labor Relations Education/Training Operations Research, Analysis, & Forecasting Supply Chain & Logistics Accounting/Finance/Economics (including Engineering Economics/Cost Justification/Value Analysis/Project Justification) Business/Engineering Ethics and Social Responsibility Standards, Laws, and Regulations

CMfgT WEIGHTING

CMfgE WEIGHTING

7.1.3
7.1.4 7.1.5 7.1.6 7.1.7 7.1.8 7.1.9 7.1.10

7.1.11 7.1.12

8
8.1 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.1.3 8.1.4 8.1.5 8.1.6

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Personal Effectiveness Interpersonal Skills Negotiating & Conflict Management Presentation Skills & Oral Communication Written Communication Skills Innovation & Creativity Learning & Knowledge

8%

10%