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?

"Good pay but that's about it" ((in 29 reviews)); "Some of the people are great and I was able to make long" ((in 29 reviews)); "Growth opportunities and an ability to make an impact at a plant or corporate level" ((in 6 reviews)); "Most of the employees are friendly and fun to work with." ((in 5 reviews)); "The Money and hours are good" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Management is terrible." ((in 24 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 work life balance." ((in 6 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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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

4.0

Apr 19, 2022

Good

Journeyman tool and die maker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I liked it a lot but not home

Cons

I was too far away from home

Challenge Manufacturing Response

4y

Thank you for your feedback! We value insights from current and former employees. Our goal is to provide an encouraging and enjoyable environment for our team members. If you would like to share any additional feedback on your experience, please reach out to social@challenge-mfg.com.

4.0

Apr 18, 2022

Operator/Team Leader

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They paid very well and the people there were friendly.

Cons

I had to work a lot of hours including the weekends most of the time.

Challenge Manufacturing Response

4y

Thank you for your feedback. Challenge values insights from current and former employees. We are fully committed to recognizing and valuing all the hard work our employees do for Challenge. We would love to learn more about your time at Challenge to find additional ways to improve the experience of our employee-owners. Please reach out to social@challenge-mfg.com to share more.

4.0

Apr 13, 2022

Good pay, alot of hours.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was good, and coworkers were nice.

Cons

Hours worked were a lot and overtime never seems to end.

Challenge Manufacturing Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your experience at Challenge! We are constantly striving to improve our work environment at Challenge. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experiences at Challenge, please reach out to social@challenge-mfg.com to share more

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