Pilarz, who has served on the ASTM board of directors since 2006, is vice chairman of new projects for ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products, co-chairman of Subcommittee F15.18 on cribs, toddler beds, play yards, bassinets, cradles and changing tables, and a participant in many other F15 subcommittees. She won the 2006 ASTM Award of Merit and accompanying title of fellow for her contributions to F15, a committee of more than 900 manufacturers, end users, industry associations, regulatory authorities, health professionals and consumer advocacy groups who develop voluntary product standards to improve consumer safety.
Pilarz is also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American Society for Quality.