mechanical assembler

manufacturing engineer

inspector

quality engineer

electronic assembler

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company

So I will try and keep this as short as possible.  I came from a different sector, but studied Aero and Mech Engineering in college.  Therefore coming back to work for a company that specializes in energetic materials in the Aerospace and Defense industry was and is refreshing for me.  There is almost no classical (collegiate level) training for energetic materials, so a lot of the stuff I learned and am learning on the fly and on the job.  The first 3-4 months were learning process, ERP, EH&S regulations, job role with some technical skill based on production and challenges that manufacturing faced.  After that I started asking for and getting more responsibility (but always defaulted to people who had run these programs before me when I needed help or wasn't sure).  Management is a bit more different as you can actually discuss issues with not only your N+1, but also with directors and the GM.

A typical work day is 10 hours (the company tends to work a 4-10 schedule, which is great and you only cover Fridays or Saturdays - half days based on manufacturing and rotation).  However those regular hours can flex based on company needs and urgency.  Overall this is an awesome schedule and it is only made better because 94.25% (better than most companies) of the people I work with are an actual joy to work with.

The hardest part of the job has to be wanting to learn something and not being able to learn it until its being manufactured or a problem arises.  Not having a set training schedule can be difficult if you are not used to that, but if you are a self starter there are plenty of resources to help you.

The hardest part of the job is also one of the most enjoyable.  Being able to decipher parts and learn about how they function on many levels is a lot of fun and I enjoy doing that when given the opportunity.

I came to Pac Sci full of enthusiasm and left the company a month later after experiencing horrible on-boarding from my direct manager. This review applies to Quality Department - ordnance only. My first two weeks were promising since my manager was on vacation and I got to spend time training with another MQE (Thanks man!! You know who you are. You should be the manager not someone who doesn't care about the employees.) 
When my direct manager returned back from vacation, it all went downhill. I didn't receive any training until my last day, and at that point I had already decided to leave Pac Sci. I have met with my direct manager twice to go over late training plan and every time he would say that he will schedule training; he never did. I tried to fill my time by offering help to other QEs and only one accepted help. Every morning quality director would chew everyone out because lots of standard work was late; I had to stand there and listen to all that. If my manager cared more and had trained me and assigned work to me I could have helped getting that work done.
Future MQE applicants, please beware. You may experience the same that I did and will most likely have to leave because you can't do anything about the status quo and ineffective manager. 
Human Resources department was very understanding and treated me fairly. I don't agree with some of the reviews here saying that HR is not fair. HR Manager was disappointed that I had such a bad experience during my time at Pac Sci.
My message to the upper management at Hollister site: Please promote to management employees that are caring and not only because they have spent many years working there. A tenured employee doesn't always make a good effective manager.

PacSci is a solid company with a lot of pride in the work we do. It is not a place where you simply coast through the day. Expectations are rising, the work is getting more important, and the bar is getting higher. That can be challenging, but it also means there is real opportunity to grow and step into more than you might have thought you could do. The company is moving forward, and there is a genuine effort to improve across the board.
The people here are a big part of what makes the job worthwhile. There are many coworkers with a strong problem solving mindset who bring energy, ideas, and a willingness to get things done. Being surrounded by that kind of attitude pushes you to bring your best too. There is still work to do, but you can feel the momentum building.
This is not a slow and steady nine to five environment. The work matters, and it matters even more now. If you want stability without challenge, this may not be the right fit. But if you want to help build something, solve real problems, and be part of a team that takes pride in doing important work, you will find a lot to like here.
Overall, PacSci is a place where you can grow, contribute, and be part of meaningful work. It takes effort and commitment, but you will be surrounded by good people who want to win together and keep pushing the company forward.


I don't know about these other reviews but, if your reading this you don't want to work here. These other reviews are people that just do their job but, really they literally yell in their cars at the end of the day.

The management here is run by the Danaher Corp and as a result the management doesn't care about what you think. They hear you but your comments are not taken seriously. They just want you to do what they say and do your job.

Some of the managers here don't follow policies and procedures and want you to sign documents that are not your work. Its like baby sitting here.

Don't expect any help from Human Resources. This is one of those companies that will get rid of you when you make waves.

There are only selected departments that receive rewards at all hands meetings and the same people get the rewards all the time. Meetings are a waste as the same info is reported again and again.

Department meetings are also a waste. You can spend an hour to 2 hours just sitting to a lot of talking.

I currently work here and its a headache. It really is a pain to go to work every day. You can hear other people from departments that are also complaining.

Watch your back at this place and don't trust anyone.

Starting from day one is was evident that their was no real formal training at the company they have a training form you fill out but they don’t have someone sitting their showing you how to do your job in a safe efficient and productive manner, if you are young be prepared to be screwed over by your management they will often volunteer you to go to shipping purely based on the fact that your young if your applying her apply to chem ops it’s the only place where you actually mean something to your manager, lastly fortive is their to make money the cheapest way the can they will cut every corner they can starting with your pay if you here and on the floor expect next to nothing for you raises they can’t keep up with inflation. The only way to get paid more is to keep moving around. At then end of the day your just a number to them the gm doesn’t care to know who are and never will they switch every two years it’s a stomping ground for people ready to prove themselves and grow and move on.

PSEMC is a great place to start working for if you have no experience working. They help and guide you to understand what you'll be working with. The best part was the Christmas and Thanksgiving bonuses. They would also have bingo during lunch and you can win prizes like pumpkin pies and other things. Management is great there too. They would make sure you understood what was expected and if things went south it wasn't the end of the world with them. They would solve the problem and do everything they can to avoid those things on happening in the future. The hardest part of the job for me was the commute. Other then that I'd recommend anyone who doesn't have work experience to start off there.

Overall, my experience working for Pacific Scientific was horrible. HR is rude, not willing to help, and often act like you are bothering them when asking for help. It was very shocking as you would expect better from a company like Pacific Scientific. Not only is HR unprofessional but the culture at this company is a huge issue, which is a common complaint among many employees. 

HR is only interested in filling a position with a body and don't treat employees with respect. As another comment said, it scares me to end up like some of the people who work here!  It seems like they are unhappy with their lives and push that energy onto anyone who steps through the door. They are not scared to fire or let you go based solely on their egos. 

I would never recommend anyone to work here as the commute to other cities is worth the drive plus many surrounding companies pay much better. Save yourself a nightmare and avoid this company.

My typical day at work in IT was to support all users across the company (800+) using the Visual Manufacturing (ERP) software, the associated .Net Financial system, resolving/developing all Chrystal Reports 11 environment, as well as Administrating an Agile/Agile EC/Oracle environment, along with leading/participating on most IT projects/enhancements, etc.  During my time there, I leaned about the power of Kaizen (constant improvement) which is a way of life at Pacific Scientific and was privileged to participate in 6 of them during my time there.  

The workplace culture there was always encouraging, collaborative and always requiring to give my best.

The most enjoyable part of my job was helping and getting to know all the users across the company and to help mitigate their down time to the best of my ability.

As with any job/company, PacSci EMC has it's pros and cons. In my opinion this company has a very diverse population of employees and the management does its best to work well and efficiently with all. Blaming the management/HR squarely for all issues does not show the best judgement or understanding by some reviewers. Sometimes self reflection and the capability to understand ones own limitation helps too. Voice your concerns and give the time it deserves for resolution, It has worked in my case. I have watched that the  company works well at identifying problems and coming up with solutions by adopting the Kaizen method. It feels like the company is  undergoing a huge transformation and needs the time and care to get to an ideal situation. Let's support and grow with it!

Medium size company part of a larger company but with a family feel to it.  There have been a lot of changes over the past few years and it is positively changing things here.  Leadership is willing to listen, and they do care about employees. Benefits are really good.  There are several events and activities for employees during the year, which is nice.  

Most managers are very supportive and want to help.  The hardest part is the pace of work is still very fast and we are still growing so anyone joining should be prepared for that.  The biggest thing is making sure people feel trained.  It is ok to call a time out and ask for training and help.  The best part of the job is working with people who care.  

You have to own your own career for advancement but it is possible, especially if you are willing to step outside of your normal job.

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