Code of Ethics
PREAMBLE
Practitioners of manufacturing engineering recognize that
their professional, civic and personal activities have a direct
and vital influence on the quality of life and standard of
living for all people. Therefore, manufacturing engineers should
exhibit high standards of competency, honesty and impartiality;
be fair and equitable; and accept a personal responsibility for
adherence to applicable laws, the protection of the public
health, and maintenance of safety in their professional actions
and behavior. These
principles govern professional conduct in serving the interest
of the public, clients, employers, colleagues and the
profession. Honesty,
integrity, loyalty, fairness, impartiality, candor, fidelity to
trust, and inviolability of confidence are incumbent upon every
member as professional obligations.
Each member shall be guided by high standards of business
ethics, personal honor, and professional conduct.
The words "practitioner," "manufacturing engineer," and
"member" as used throughout this Code include all classes of
membership in the Society of
Manufacturing Engineers.
THE
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE
The manufacturing Engineer is dedicated to improving not
only the manufacturing processes, but also manufacturing
enterprises worldwide.
This includes striving to instill a sense of concern and
awareness throughout the manufacturing community of public
health, safety, conservation, and environmental issues that are
related to the practice of manufacturing and through the
application of sound engineering and management principles.
Engineers realize that in carrying out this
responsibility, their individual talent and services can be more
effective when funneled through the activities of the
Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
Therefore, engineers shall strive to support the mission
of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the
activities, products, and events sponsored and produced by them.