Used to be great, but going downhill. Fast. - Engineer Ball Aerospace Employee Review

2.0
Feb 23, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

You get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the industry, have excellent job security (to a fault) and enjoy a flexible work schedule. You have some flexibility to work remotely depending on the role. Good benefits, including low-cost health insurance, and a pension (vested after 5 years, for employees who started in 2021 or earlier)

Cons

Six months ago, I would have had no reservations to writing a five-star review. Engineering has hired many unqualified and/or unmotivated engineers and some have found themselves 'babysitting' employees who are paid a lot more than they are. Some of the best talent I have worked with in my career has resigned or retired in the last six months. Management is slow to promote or recognize the top performers. Many who have worked at Ball for several years could make a lot more money at other companies. Some programs were grossly underbid and engineering is being punished for it, by being told to do more with less. Despite record profits, annual merit increases averaged 3%. When factoring in inflation, most employees effectively received a pay cut.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Was a good place to be, just wish the pay was a little better.

Cons

Pay wasn't great but they had decent benefits to cover it.

5.0
Sep 11, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing mentors, fantastic work life balance, and challenging and interesting work. Best place I could’ve asked to launch my career. This could very well be group/department dependent though, I think I got super lucky there with my manager, mentors, and team.

Cons

Almost all benefits got worse after BAE acquisition.

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