Cannot recommend - Quality Engineer Ultra Maritime Employee Review

1.0
Feb 12, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Some great people to work with and pay is good

Cons

- major H&S issues - HR works to protect the company from the workers (HR ignored nearly all my communication from pre hire to post employment - and when responses were received, they were factually incorrect) - constant 'firefighting' - departments function as their own company and treat other departments at competition - declining quality - production numbers prioritized much higher than safety or quality and results in unrealistic business expectations that are rarely met - insufficiently resourced across many departments - meeting paralysis - very high turnover - significant layoffs in 2024 - preventative maintenance and investment in equipment was not backed by management - same position had significant variation within skillsets/education

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1) Smaller company feel with more opportunities to advance your career faster than a large company. 2) Generally positive changes from leadership the last 3 years. 3) Growth outlook for all sites is very good. Current ownership is focused on growing the business.

Cons

There has been a lot of change over the years - acquisitions and leadership changes. The company will be sold again soon. However, Advent doesn't like to sell to sharks who will steal the technology and let go of the people. Advent has a reputation to uphold in that regard. A lot of the negative reviews came from sudden culture changes a few years ago. Many benefits and policies are now in line with industry standards, for better or worse.

3.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I gained some skills and enhanced the skills I already have.

Cons

Overworked, underpaid and needs the union

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