Place needs some adjustments - Engineer Saft Employee Review

2.0
Oct 22, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Some smart people work here. Some truly do try to make things better. Some have a good sense of humor which helps a lot. 2. Free coffee / hot drinks 3. Good benefits - 401K, medical, vision, flex spending, etc. 4. Remote work for those who can. 5. Some effort is made to provide perks such as a tailgate cookout, holiday party, baking contests, pumpkin carving, etc.

Cons

1. Lack of good communication - from directors & managers throughout. Management acts as though they're the only ones with thinking skills - nobody else knows better. Input from others is sidelined at best, or flat out ignored. 2. There is a good ol' boy vibe - leaders/supervisors are pre-selected and groomed based on their likability vs. their talent, thus leading to an undesirable working environment. 3. HR has too much input in personnel movement between departments or shifts. Once a person is hired it should be up to their leadership team to promote or move them as the opportunity arises. 4. It's like everyone walks around with blinders on. They can't or won't consider other objectives that aren't a specific a focus within their work area. 5. Everyone has their own agenda. Forget what anyone else needs to get done. 6. Very reactive environment. There is constant troubleshooting due to crises.

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5.0
Mar 1, 2026
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Pros

Learned alot, and worked with knowledgeable engineers

Cons

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2.0
Jan 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Saft is very accommodating. They’re very flexible. They do a good job of promoting from within. There are some really good managers that really care about their people, and what they do. There are some employees that truly care about what they do and are willing to help wherever needed. This company has a lot of different ways an entry level employee can grow. Benefits package and 401k are very competitive.

Cons

Overall management is lacking. Engineering and their inability to problem solve is dragging the company down. There is very little accountability from the top down. Decisions are made predominantly by engineering with little input from area experts, yet results are not owned by those decision makers. Quality over quantity is preached but rarely shown if a decision between the two needs to be made. Pay is less than comparable businesses in the area, and the incoming talent reflects that. Company grew way too fast and overall culture and morale have suffered.

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