Does Challenge Manufacturing pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Challenge Manufacturing employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Challenge Manufacturing. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Challenge Manufacturing?

30% of Challenge Manufacturing employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Challenge Manufacturing 2.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Challenge Manufacturing?

Machine Operator (14) , Controls Engineer (12) , Engineer (9) , Automation Technician (8) , Quality Engineer (7) , Welder (7) , Manufacturing Engineer (6) , Production (6) , Production Operator (6) , Quality Manager (6) , Talent Acquisition Specialist (5) , Manager (4) , Operations Manager (4) , Production Supervisor (4) , Production Worker (4)

What are the pros of working at Challenge Manufacturing according to real employee reviews?

"The only pro is that the pay is decent." ((in 29 reviews)); "Some of the people are great and I was able to make long" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great Benefits" ((in 16 reviews)); "Most of the employees are friendly and fun to work with." ((in 6 reviews)); "Learnt a lot from supervisor and co" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Challenge Manufacturing according to real employee reviews?

"Management is terrible." ((in 23 reviews)); "Long hours and mandatory overtime" ((in 15 reviews)); "Layoffs are common." ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management offers little to no guidance and only expects results without investment." ((in 8 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Challenge Manufacturing layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Challenge Manufacturing layoffs and their outlook for job security at Challenge Manufacturing in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Challenge Manufacturing locations?

Holland , Kansas City , Pontiac , Walker , Grand Rapids , Richmond , Saint Louis , Irving , Northlake , Cusseta , Bridgeton , Detroit , Dallas , Fort Worth , Spartanburg , North Kansas City , Auburn , Florissant , Howard City , Fremont , Newaygo , Arlington , Justin , Texas City , East Grand Ra , Brentwood , North Lakeshore Gardens Colonia , Plant

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2.6

30% would recommend to a friend

(87 total reviews)

27% positive business outlook

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2.8

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2.8

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2.7

Career opportunities

2.1

Work/Life balance

2.0

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

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5.0

Dec 19, 2016

Great place to work at.

Plant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work at with lots of advancements in the company. Training is know hands on which is a great bonus for those just entering the Manufacturing world.

Cons

Long drive, from my home.

Challenge Manufacturing Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you are enjoying your time at Challenge!

5.0

Aug 14, 2016

Has had its ups and downs, but what do you expect from a plant that just launched?

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are friendly. Caring leadership. Competitive pay. Great benefits. Employee ownership program. Work environment is clean. Plant has great potential and is heading in the right direction.

Cons

No air-conditioning. They have put alot of fans up, but in some areas its not enough. Lots of hours. Some of the plant works 8 hour shifts and the rest works 11 hour shifts.

Challenge Manufacturing Response

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your time at Challenge! The Company appreciates Team Members' efforts especially during challenging launches, and we are continuously reviewing Team Member's feedback during these launches.

1.0

Aug 10, 2016

Weld Destruct

Quality control/weld destruct

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wasn't many pro's. Guess you. Can say overtime was a plus, but what good is that when you get more taxes taking out for working that overtime.

Cons

They don't pay out on raises as promised. They demand more of you, and give you no incentive for devoting your time, and if you refused overtime they wanted to write you up. We all have families and lives outside the work place recognizing that might help you all go a long way.

Challenge Manufacturing Response

Thank you for your feedback. Challenge is dedicated to providing a fair and positive work environment. We appreciate Team Members' efforts and we are continuously reviewing Team Member's feedback. If you have a specific issue we can address, please contact us at hotline@challenge-mfg.com or 616-735-6523.

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