AVL Powertrain Engineering Inc. Reviews

Pros

Exceptional people -- the BEST engineers in the Powertrain engineering community, bar none.

Cons

Business is booming, so everyone is over-worked.

Pros

Pay is above market range and they produce a good quality product.

Cons

Lots of rumors are spread and they are typically started by upper management. The HR department is the last place you would want to go for assistance as they participate in spreading rumors as well.

Advice to Senior Management

Hire a new HR team.

Pros

Friendly co workers, bagels delivered Tuesday and Thursday. Decent salary.

Cons

No leadership from senior management.
Lack of processes and documentation - everything is done very inefficiency. Think TPS reports.
I've seen several violations of ethics, especially in the HR department. Company officers turn head the other way.
Management has a very "do this job or I'll get someone else" style.

Pros

a good place to develop/apply new ideas and learn from projects

Cons

company loyalty, dedication may not be recognized

Advice to Senior Management

innovation can only be generated by dedicated and happy employees

Pros

this company is very innovative, with a focus on getting the job done. not much politicking went on. just focusing on the best end results

Cons

a lot of processes were not in place. we made the processes up as we went along. which was not a bad thing

Pros

Good place to start your career if you want to learn about powertrain systems.

AVL works with all the OEMs, so there is a wealth of knowledge to be gleaned on the latest industry trends.

Cons

Not great for career advancement "nowhere to go"

With some strong leadership, this company could be so much more.

Very poor internal communication of technical knowledge.

Advice to Senior Management

Irrelevant

Pros

Variety of Work constantly changing
Company Pushing Technology front
Technically Sound people
Good Benefits
Casual Atmosphere
Reasonable Flexible working arrangements

Cons

Sink or Swim mentality
Finish project A to minimal requirements to move onto project B
Lack of fundamental company direction
Consultant atmosphere promotes time justification

Pros

Enjoyable work environment
Coworkers are all good people

Cons

Very little job security
AVL makes sure their employees know that they are an "at will employer" - they can fire you without warning.
HR department is not what it used to be

Pros

The wide scope of powertrain projects/clients is very challenging and rewarding to be involved in.

Cons

The work pace is much faster than a typical OEM which can lead to tough to meet deadlines.

Advice to Senior Management

We need to improve our business proposals/plan as far as costs are concerned to allow us to win more projects.

Pros

good organazation to arrange the work

Cons

nobody care about your contribution to company