S&C Associate

About the Role

ASME is seeking a Standards and Certification Associate to join our Standards and Engineering Services (SES) group. This role supports the development, maintenance, publication, governance, and lifecycle management of ASME standards, certification products, and related services. Under guidance, this position assists with standards operations, committee administration, content management, publication readiness, stakeholder engagement, and process-improvement initiatives. The role also supports enterprise priorities in 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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

• New York Metro annual base salary range: $76,000–$80,000 per year.
• Actual compensation determined by qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package 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 plan terms.

About ASME

ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) is a nonprofit professional organization founded in 1880. It enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs advance technical knowledge and a safer world.