Institute of Manufacturing
Founded 1978
United Kingdom

Our Mission

Survival and profit through manufacturing.

Our Objectives

To encourage and support those in the manufacturing industry.

To help members achieve their personal aspirations, fulfil their career ambitions and develop their innate potential.

To support lifelong learning and encourage education in manufacturing and manufacturing management.

To give professional recognition to the knowledge and skills of people in all aspects of manufacturing.

Membership

Applicants will be assessed on their Knowledge, Skill, Experience (K.S.E.), Education, Training and Responsibility. Due consideration will be given to those who are qualified only by practical experience. There are many people who, through no fault of their own, have not had the opportunity to gain academic qualifications during their careers. These people may also apply for membership based on their own individual merits, practical experience and position.

Membership of IMANF will confer the following benefits:
Use of the appropriate designatory letters.
Professional status and recognition.
Free subscription to the Institute of Manfacturing E-Journal.
Free advert in the journal when seeking a new position.
Free advert in the journal when recruiting for your company.

Click here to view and download the application form PDF for The Institute of Manufacturing.

Membership Grades

Student Member - Stud.I.Manf. (Cert.I.Manf)
Applicants should be currently studying a relevant manufacturing program. The applicant should have completed the first year of a course of studies or be qualified up to National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4.

Associate Member - A.M.I.Manf. (Dip.I.Manf)
Applicants should have completed one of the following: NQF Level 5 Manufacturing Diploma, appropriate City and Guilds course, Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC), Scottish Vocational and Educational Training (SCOTVEC) or Scottish Qualifications Awards (SQA) awards. Also those with three years relevant professional experience in manufacturing may be accepted.

Full Member - M.I.Manf. (Dip.I.Manf)
Applicants should have completed one of the following: Specialised Bachelor of Manufacturing Degree, NQF Level 6, appropriate City and Guilds course, BTEC or SCOTVEC/SQA awards. Also those with relevant professional qualifications and/or appropriate experience as a manufacturer may be accepted.

Fellow - F.I.Manf. (Dip.I.Manf)
Applicants should have completed one of the following: Specialised Master of Manufacturing Degree or NQF Level 7 chartered, professional and senior manufacturing courses. Senior professionals with at least five years experience holding chartered professional qualifications may also be accepted.

Companion - Comp.I.Manf. (Dip.I.Manf)
Holders of a Doctorate Degree and those in highly responsible positions in the manufacturing industry.

Application can be made to be upgraded to the next level of membership as further K.S.E. (Knowledge, Skills and Experience) is gained.

Annual Subscription

Companion GBP 65.00
Fellow GBP 45.00
Full Member GBP 45.00
Associate Member GBP 45.00
Student Member GBP 20.00
Retired Member Half Fees

Subscriptions are due annually on the date of election.