Great staff at the production level, crippled by poor leadership at Senior level - Engineer Rheinmetall Employee Review

2.0
Oct 10, 2023
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Pros

Engineering and support staff I dealt with were some of the most friendly, helpful and knowledgeable people ever. The Engineering team can pretty much design anything if they are given management support and the correct tools and information. Hybrid work flexibility 9 day fortnight

Cons

Massively unstable IT system. Engineers shouldn't have to guess when a daily crash is going to happen and lose their work. Very few processes for conducting work. Those that they do have have not been specifically tailored for the Australian market. No responsibility or communication from senior management. They make serious miscalculations in contracts and the rest of the staff have to bear the blame and suffer for the mistakes. Retrench 10% of the Australian workforce just when they need them the most. No clear reasoning for why roles/people were cut, no consultation with mid level managers about what positions were immediately necessary or who were the good workers. Morale has been destroyed, and it wouldn't be surprising if people who weren't retrenched decide to move on anyway due to how badly this has been handled. In which case, they deserve it.

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5.0
Apr 30, 2025
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Pros

I have been working at this defense company for over three years now, and it has been a truly rewarding experience. The company fosters a collaborative and innovative environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to national security projects. Leadership is supportive and transparent, providing clear direction and opportunities for career advancement. The company offers competitive benefits and a strong commitment to employee well-being. In my role, I have had the chance to work on exciting projects that have a real impact on the defense sector. The team is highly skilled and motivated, and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual respect. Overall, this company is a great place to build a career, especially for those passionate about contributing to important defense initiatives and working in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Cons

Work life balance is a challenge during the initial growth phase but has begun to get better as the company has continued to hire additional employees.

3.0
Mar 9, 2026
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Pros

I did enjoy working there, most everyone was enjoyable.

Cons

However, there were also a couple of very difficult people, one of which would throw you under the bus at the drop of a hat to gain self promotion, management listens to him.

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