IBM Employee Reviews for Mechanical Engineer

"The truth."

What do you like about working at IBM?

"Pro/e"

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

"Stay away."

What don't you like about working at IBM?

"Lack of job security."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Try to keep the people that do great work and avoid laying off everyone at a whim."

"IBM provided a lot of project management opportunities where suppliers get involved."

What do you like about working at IBM?

"I like working with suppliers and bringing a concept product to production. I liked working with other designers and the release system because the method employed for Mechanical Engineers was very quick. Changes in design were quick do and to approve. Most of all the scope of work was clear."

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

"Don't get involved with the politics and keep your personal life at home."

What don't you like about working at IBM?

"Politics gets in the way. So there is a lot of groups that go against each other."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Localize the discipline pools so that all groups can draw from the same technical sources. This will not only reduce cost but allow growth and exposure to the employee."