Does Challenge Manufacturing pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Challenge Manufacturing employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Challenge Manufacturing. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Challenge Manufacturing?

31% 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?

"Some of the people are great and I was able to make long" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good pay but that's about it" ((in 27 reviews)); "Great Benefits" ((in 16 reviews)); "Learnt a lot from supervisor and co" ((in 6 reviews)); "Growth opportunities and an ability to make an impact at a plant or corporate level" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Management is terrible." ((in 23 reviews)); "Hours are long and union is tough." ((in 13 reviews)); "Layoffs are common." ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management offers little to no guidance and only expects results without investment." ((in 8 reviews)); "No training." ((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

Challenge Manufacturing reviews

2.6

31% would recommend to a friend

(316 total reviews)

28% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (316 reviews)

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Challenge Manufacturing has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 316 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Challenge Manufacturing employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

316 reviews

3.0

Feb 6, 2023

Decent place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is not bad starting.

Cons

Forced to work much overtime.

Challenge Manufacturing Response

3y

Thank you for your response about your experience at Challenge. If you are able to share more information, please email social@challenge-mfg.com.

2.0

Jan 21, 2023

Not a great place to work

Tool and die maker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and good coworkers

Cons

The management thinks it owns the workers because the pay is good

Challenge Manufacturing Response

3y

We are so sorry to hear you are not liking your experience at Challenge. Challenge leaders appreciate and support our team-members. We would like to learn more information from you, please email social@challenge-mfg.com.

4.0

Jan 18, 2023

So far so good

Production operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and overtime if desired

Cons

Sometimes too much overtime especially if you have a family

Challenge Manufacturing Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback regarding Challenge Manufacturing. We appreciate your advice on improved training and are developing new training standards for 2023. If you would like to share more with us, please email social@challenge-mfg.com.

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