1 Person Can Ruin Everything - Junior Design Engineer FORMS + SURFACES Employee Review

2.0
Jun 28, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

The design team gets the opportunity to create brand new products, prototype everything, be really hands on, be creative, and work collaboratively.

Cons

Garbage people who are extremely negative about every little thing that goes wrong. One problem and its the end of the world. Complaining constantly the entire day. Super negative people. Hard to get along with.

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FORMS + SURFACES Response
8y
We are sorry that you experience at F+S was not a positive one. As you do say the design group is a very creative, hands-on group that works in a solid collaborative effort. If you recall your 3-month review sadly you were at the root at some of the problems in the group and your performance was below par. You had an issue with your superior who tried to work with you and sorry that things did not work out but please do not take out your faults on others.

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FORMS + SURFACES Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found value in the steady hours, benefits, and the opportunity to gain experience in manufacturing. Creating an environment where employees across all departments—production, maintenance, engineering, and support roles—can learn and grow is a key priority for us. We also take your concerns seriously. Safety is a core focus, and we are continuously working to strengthen our safety culture. This includes regular training, open reporting channels, and a safety incentive program designed to encourage proactive identification and resolution of potential hazards. Our goal is to ensure every employee feels comfortable raising concerns and contributing to a safe workplace. In terms of career growth, we have developed technical and professional career ladders that provide clear pathways for advancement across a wide range of roles within the company. These ladders are designed to recognize skill development, certifications, and performance, while offering employees greater visibility into long-term career opportunities and provides the data to provide merit-based raises. We understand that workplace culture and communication are critical, and we are actively working to improve transparency, leadership engagement, and consistency in how policies are applied. We would also like to clarify that our company does not penalize employees for using approved PTO. We encourage employees to use their earned time off and are committed to administering our policies fairly and consistently. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to evaluate and strengthen our workplace practices. We wish you success in your future endeavors.
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