Great people, but poorly managed company - Engineer Pella Employee Review

2.0
Nov 18, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Very respectful work environment. Well grounded in respect for the employees. Very few poor managers. Almost all treat the people well. Very safe community to live in, but costly for the size and location of the town.

Cons

Company very risk avert. Poor attention to quality. Cost and ontime delivery drive most decisions. The customer who purchases the product is the last thing considered in this company. Design process requires multiple people to approve changes and is very slow. One person saying no can stop a design unless it saves the company $, then nothing can stop it. They are not flexible about change. Slow to respond to the field complaints. Designs are classic but not much true innovation. Managers are mostly "home grown" and therefor do not have external experience.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pella offers a strong culture with a genuine focus on people, quality and community. I appreciate the collaborative environment and the pride people take in the work we do. It’s a place where your contributions matter and you feel connected to the bigger picture.

Cons

No major downsides based on my experience.

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great product, hours were good, and good culture overall. I worked there for well over 10 years and was very sad to leave.

Cons

The Birmingham branch went through several owners during my long tenure with the company. Each owner had its pros and cons. Eventually Birmingham was bought out by the corporate office. The company constantly changing owners gave alot of anxiety and employees were often left feeling a lack of stability. There is not alot of room for growth and the starting pay is not the best, unless you are in Trade sales.

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