ASME is seeking a Standards and Certification Associate to join our Standards and Engineering Services (SES) group. The Standards and Certification Associate supports the development, maintenance, publication, governance, and lifecycle management of ASME standards, certification products, and related services. Working under the guidance of experienced staff, this role assists with standards operations, committee administration, content management, publication readiness, stakeholder engagement, and process-improvement initiatives. The position also supports enterprise priorities related to digital transformation, knowledge management, data quality, customer experience, and stewardship of ASME intellectual property.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop foundational knowledge of assigned technical subject areas, standards portfolios, and conformity assessment programs.
- Support standards-development committees by preparing agendas, coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and facilitating approved actions.
- Research technical inquiries, historical interpretations, and committee actions, and assist staff in preparing responses.
- Develop working knowledge of ANSI requirements, governance principles, due-process obligations, and related legal considerations.
- Assist in the preparation, review, and publication of standards manuscripts, revisions, errata, code cases, and related content.
- Support product-management and lifecycle activities by maintaining records, metadata, publication information, and supporting documentation.
- Participate in initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, structured content, data quality, digital standards, knowledge management, and AI-enabled workflows.
- Coordinate communications with volunteers, committee leaders, staff, customers, and other stakeholders, while supporting timely, accurate, and compliant issuance of products and services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, information management, technical communications, data analytics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Interest in standards development, technical content, governance, product management, knowledge management, or related fields.
- Experience with digital collaboration tools, content management platforms, data analysis, or AI-enabled productivity tools is preferred but not required.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Work Arrangement This role is eligible for a remote work arrangement, subject to ASME's remote-work policies and business requirements. Periodic business travel may be required, including but not limited to, ASME offices, globally. Compensation and Benefits The New York Metro annual base salary range for this position is $76,000–$80,000 per year. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors including qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for consideration for a discretionary bonus, subject to ASME's applicable policies and eligibility requirements. Additionally, ASME offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; health savings and flexible spending account options; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid vacation and safe and sick leave; paid holidays; parental leave; employee assistance and wellness programs; and professional-development opportunities. Eligibility and benefit levels vary based on employment status and the terms of the applicable plans. For additional information, please visit ASME's Benefits page. About ASME ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. Founded in 1880 as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers, and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself. ASME is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At ASME, we nurture an inclusive environment, and we encourage, support, and celebrate diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran, military status, or any other basis protected by law. Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy pertains to every aspect of an individual's relationship with the organization, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
