FMI reviews

3.3

74% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)
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Matt Bernier

67% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

FMI has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 35 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FMI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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35 reviews
4.0
Jun 28, 2018

Lot's of change for the better

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Cool products supporting national defense and space exploration. Health insurance is the best I've seen since Obamacare started. Lots of new people coming in and many openings. Very busy for good reasons. Management is approachable and wants opinions on how to improve. Lots of opportunity to make a difference and to stand out for great work. Good job security supporting government. New CEO seems approachable and fair.

Cons

Growing fast can cause growing pains. Company was owned by one guy for 40 years and has some history that isn't great and hard to shake. A few negative people create way to many headaches.

5.0
Jun 25, 2018

Great place for a new start

Anonymous employee
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Pros

When I started looking for a new job it wasn’t out of necessity. Where I was in Portland paid well and had great benefits. As we all know that isn’t everything, the place was not for me, I was looking for something with better culture and respect for their employees. I was done seeing employees mistreated and disrespected. I knew exactly what I wanted in my new company so I started searching slowly and methodically. About four months into my search I came across Fiber Materials. I read some reviews which were very negative, this made me wonder because nothing in the reviews is what was portrayed to me on the phone by the HR representative. I realized reviews by former employees can sometimes be biased so I accepted the interview. I went through the process and the first thing that stood out was the amount of time the CEO of the company spent in my interview process. I realized right away this was a company that was dedicated to changing the past culture and was willing to hire the right people to do that. I started 3 months ago and it has been one of the best companies I have ever worked for. The leadership team is not only active in all policies and everyday activities but they truly care. They want employees to challenge them on issues to not only make FMI better but to make them better leaders. I myself have been challenged and forced to grow. I could go on but I won’t. So if you are looking for a career with a company that cares, commits, and executes then give FMI a chance you will be glad you did.

Cons

Honestly the biggest con is past behavior. It is easy to change things for the negative but 10 times harder to change it back. FMI has made great progress. My opinion don't base your decision on just negative or positive comments make the decision yourself.

4.0
Jun 21, 2018
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Pros

Prior to my employment at Fiber Materials Inc. I looked at reviews about the company online. The image of what the company does (manufactures composites for aerospace and defense industry) seemed incredibly appealing, but I noticed opinions were lacking. I took mental notes of those reviews and stored them away for a comparison post interview process. It is my opinion that FMI presents its self very professionally and genuinely. Never in my life would I have imagined a CEO sitting in on an interview for a new hire. That demonstrated a level of dedication and care for the people that FMI chooses to be a part of its team. From my experience the work environment at FMI has been dynamic and engaging. The projects and products we develop and/or manufacture have an impact and value in our country, which is rewarding on a personal level. If you told me six months ago I would be working on components for missions to Mars and parts that are focused towards saving astronaut lives, I would have told you, “you're crazy!” Senior management is listening to members of FMI from bottom to top and seeking new ways to: improve the work environment, grow in size, and provide more competitive benefits to employees.

Cons

Growth and development require patience and time. Previous places I have worked had a cafeteria, FMI currently does not. The company would benefit by finding additional ways to bring FMI team members together outside of work for RNR.

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