Vantaggi
Competitive pay and benefits relative to similar roles
Well-known brand name that looks solid on a résumé
Some flexibility depending on role and department
Opportunity to gain broad exposure if you are comfortable working independently
Access to modern equipment and manufacturing resources some times
Svantaggi
Inconsistent and ineffective leadership within engineering management
High turnover in engineering with little effort made to address root causes
Engineering frequently excluded from decisions that directly impact design and production
Critical information is often withheld, creating avoidable delays and rework
Toxic management behaviors, including public disparagement of employees
Unequal expectations and standards applied selectively
Poor communication between departments, especially engineering and purchasing
Engineers are restricted from direct supplier communication, slowing progress
Decisions are often driven by control and optics rather than sound engineering judgment
Morale is low, and collaboration is actively discouraged
Lack of accountability when leadership behavior drives employees to leave