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"Great work life balance through 9/80 program" (in 156 reviews)
"Great company and good benefits" (in 86 reviews)
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"Cedar Rapids is not the greatest" (in 141 reviews)
"GOOD WORK LIFE BALANCE in company" (in 29 reviews)
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"Excellent Engineering-First Organization"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Rockwell Collins full-time (More than 3 years)
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I've worked for several companies in my career -- each in different industries. Rockwell Collins is at the top in most categories.
Being an engineer who prefers to work on exciting products used in demanding environments, I'm really impressed with how Rockwell Collins puts engineering first. While all companies need to make money, some "tech" companies (including others that I previously worked for) take things too far and allow MBAs and people inexperienced in the application to make important decisions for their technical products. The end result seems to be that profit projections aren't met "due to unforseen market conditions" and that it's because engineering or production couldn't produce a cheap enough product.
What differentiates Rockwell Collins in this regard is that exceptional performance and product safety come first -- which are driven by both engineers and managers with technical backgrounds. The CEO himself was previously an engineer.
The result has been exciting work and products that are market leaders, resulting in great profits and excellent benefits: good compensation, a 9/80 schedule, 3 weeks standard vacation and a winter shutdown (of nearly two weeks).Cons
When you work in aviation, a lot of documentation is required to ensure the safety of the products. If you aren't prepared for this, the experience may not be for you.
Advice to Management
Keep engineering first. Good business results will naturally follow.
Rockwell Collins 2018-10-31 16:07 PDT ![Rockwell Collins Logo]()
"Great place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Rockwell Collins (Less than a year)
Pros
The people were great and helpful. There were a lot of benefits interns got like free food and gear. Overall great experience
Cons
Sometimes didn't have enough work so sat there and watched youtube
Rockwell Collins 2019-01-17 18:03 PSTHelpful (3)
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"Lacks Diversity in Leadership"
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Disapproves of CEOI worked at Rockwell Collins full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Great benefits.
Challenging work.
Excellent training programsCons
Poor HR Leadership
Lacks Diversity in LeadershipAdvice to Management
Change leadership
Rockwell Collins 2019-01-14 16:13 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Principal Engineer"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Rockwell Collins full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
I enjoyed solving the customers technical issues.
Cons
Management seems to lack a sense of direction or purpose, instead choosing to focus on trivialities.
Advice to Management
Management is often straight from the pages of Dilbert by Scott Adams
Rockwell Collins 2019-02-02 10:38 PST![Rockwell Collins Logo]()
"Nice company Cedar Rapids managers suck"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Rockwell Collins full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Nice competitive culture and great products
Cons
Management (particularly) Cedar Rapids, IA racist, and lack foresight.
Advice to Management
Fire all principal managers.
Rockwell Collins 2019-01-18 14:52 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Schedule most important"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Rockwell Collins full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Have experts in almost anything
Cons
Schedule is all important til the end of project when is not completed
Advice to Management
Should care more about results rather then made up schedule
Rockwell Collins 2019-01-15 18:55 PST![Rockwell Collins Logo]()
"Great place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
Great place to work, people are great
Cons
To far from my home
Rockwell Collins 2018-12-06 09:14 PSTHelpful (3)
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"Good People"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Rockwell Collins full-time
Pros
Good hard working people. Innovative technology in communication and aerospace. The company is positioning to improve their culture and business practices.
Cons
Antiquated work environments where how you are doing is what you did wrong not what you do right. Blame is cast, responsibility is not owned.
Advice to Management
Do not be surprised when people leave because you treat them like cogs in the machine. If you cannot appreciate the talent, the talent will find someone who is willing to appreciate them.
Rockwell Collins 2018-11-15 20:21 PST![Rockwell Collins Logo]()
"This is a great company to work for."
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at Rockwell Collins full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
A company culture that keeps our teams happy. Immediate superiors are open to suggestions and improvement. Competitive pay.
Cons
The company offers a few high deductible health insurance options. Not the worst, not so great.
Rockwell Collins 2018-11-23 09:32 PST![Rockwell Collins Logo]()
"Technical Marketing Specialist"
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I have been working at Rockwell Collins full-time
Pros
Great people to work with and great work/life balance.
Cons
Room to grow if based out of headquarters in Iowa.
Rockwell Collins 2018-11-19 15:02 PST
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