Federal Signal Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I've worked at Federal Signal Corporation for 14 years. Leadership is committed to enabling organic growth, growth via Mergers and Acquisitions, and shareholders. Management seeks constant improvement, rewards innovators, and truly values integrity and candor. I'm fortunate to have spent many of the formative years of my career with such a great company."

"I have a great mentor in my boss, he is supportive yet clear."

What do you like about working at Federal Signal?

"I have a great work environment, great boss, enjoying working with customers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure that you can work independantly and be punctual."

What don't you like about working at Federal Signal?

"Customer budgets are weak and the sales/decision cycle time is very long. Usually about 12 to 18 months."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Tailor product improvements based on our customer requests and comments."

"Great company to work for. I would recommend this company to any individual looking for a career in supply chain or manufacturing with long term growth."

"Working here is a great opportunity right out of college to get your feet wet or to stay with an average company which has great job security for the next 30+ years of your life."

"A good place to start your career out of college however it can take a while to advance. Not a great atmosphere for camaraderie among your peers as it is not encouraged. The pay is average however there is great job security."

"Boring work place environment. Low salary, no raise after 3 years. Good people."

"I worked at Federal for over 15 years and enjoyed my time as an employee. In my time there I have seen the company want to keep companies open even when they are losing money."

What do you like about working at Federal Signal?

"The project staff and client were great to work with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Just be mindful of what is promised and get it in writing."

What don't you like about working at Federal Signal?

"There wasn't any support from upper management when it became necessary to have."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be more involved in your projects; especially when they are one of your more profitable ones."

"I have worked at Federal Signal for nearly 13 years. Unfortunately, the organization has declined over time with a high volume of turnover at the executive level. With multiple reorganization efforts in the past 4-5 years, the organizational chart has flattened out, limiting growth opportunities to employees looking to move up. Leadership is marginal at best at the group level, hampering business performance."

"Federal Signal gave me my first job opportunity, and I am grateful. Their compensation was weak compared to my fellow graduates, but I understand that improved after the department manager was let go during my time there."

What do you like about working at Federal Signal?

"I liked the people I worked with and how hands-on the work was. Also, the flexibility my manager gave me by letting me work 9-80's. My manger was a great person to work for, and seemed generally interested in me and my personal life in a friendly way."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest with the management. I never found a person there in the engineering department that didn't seem like they would understand any problems, and I enjoyed working with them. If you are looking for entry level employment, there are not a lot of 20+ year olds last I knew, so meeting people from work for social activities is a little awkward."

What don't you like about working at Federal Signal?

"I did not like the compensation. I was hired at 44k/year. I was the lowest salary of any of my college colleges. The department manager was responsible for this. He was laid off, and they hired an engineer with 1 year more experience than me for over 6k more than my salary."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Their management had fixed the greatest problem I had with the company. I enjoyed working there, and had I not found a job that was more in my desired field with a 20% raise, I would still be with the company."

"Scratchs the surface."

What do you like about working at Federal Signal?

"Excellent Colleague interaction."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be patient. Very political. Be a 'Yes' person. Don't offer suggestions."

What don't you like about working at Federal Signal?

"Upper Management decisions. Sales force is only looking out for their own benefit at others expense, including customers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To expand the operation, not sell off profitable entities. To eliminate former Maytag employees. Reduce chiefs and let Indians do there job. Listen to the customers desires."

What do you like about working at Federal Signal?

"High Quality products"

What don't you like about working at Federal Signal?

"Poor manufacturing system"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They need new products and new energy"