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Q.E.D. Systems, Inc.

Overall working at QED has been a very interesting experience. I feel that I have not been utilized to my fullest and this is why I believe its time to move on. QED is a great place to start but for a well seasoned professional it can be a stalemate.

My workday consisted of receiving and the stowage of material. Material would received via FedEx and UPS, as well as our local vendors. I would match the packing slips with our outstanding P/O's .

I would verify the description along with the quantity and pricing, Once this has been done all immediate material would be turned over the proper department and all long lead items would be placed in stock. 

I would always look for better ways to improve on the processing procedures, so I was asked by management to devise a spread sheet to show when material had been received and if was a full delivery or a partial and when the item had been issued,

The work culture here at QED could at times be very challenging.
At times we had certain personal forget that we where in a professional environment and that we should always present ourselves in a professional manner.

The hardest part of the job was due to the limited space that was available in the warehouse. When we would receive our bulk items we would find ourselves tight on space but we managed and we made it work by placing these items as close as we could without damaging the items. 

The most enjoyable part of the job came with the associations that I made with several of the personal.

The working environment there is pleasant and laid back, but can change to fast paced and stressful.  There is no formal process in place for learning your job, you are expected to ask the fellow workers in your area how to do this or that.  And some of them would not help at all, in fact they were hostile.  The lead in Logistics was an idiot, she was not a people person and would become angry and have no patience if you asked her.  She would belittle people within Logistics and if someone came to her desk to ask her a question, she would talk about them openly after they left.  The entire Logistics office was a "hostile work environment".  She was jealous of other workers and would undermine them to the supervisor, who believed everything she said.  She had no patience for human error, even with her superiors. She had no business being in any kind of lead or supervisory job. She was not someone I would ever care to work for or with again.  If it wasn't for her I would still be working there.

love to work here just its not far Evaluates and analyzes production schedules, test schedules, and various Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) from a variety of sources and maintenance providers as they pertain to the execution of the Integrated Test Plan. Participates in all relevant availability planning, production execution and test meetings during the planning and execution phases of individual ship availabilities as outlined in NAVSEA Standard Item 009-67.  Verify testing of various systems. Reviewing work specifications and other contract documents ensuring quality welding and non-destructive test requirements are specified, Write work items for Ship Repair in accordance with Naval Sea System Command. Using blueprints, technical manuals, repair parts, and military standards for implementation in the repair and overhaul process of Naval Ships. Proficient with the Naval Maintenance Database Program (NMDR) and Microsoft Office, word, Excel and Outlook.

QED is a great place to work at times. However, the pay and workload are utterly terrible. They don't care about the employees, only the product. Best look elsewhere if you want to be valued as an employee.

Job Work/Life Balance: You get the time off if you need it. This is great for Vets that need time off for VA appointments
Compensation/Benefits: As mentioned, the pay is atrocious. They do not meet inflation with annual raises. There is zero urgency to retain employees who wish to move on.
Job Security/Advancement: Due to the low retention rate, you can keep the job as long as you want it. There are limited promotional opportunities.
Management: Some of the managers are fantastic. Others are among the worst in the business. Most of the managers view you as a seat and not an employee. The main manager refuses to acknowledge any employee needs.
Job Culture: It isn't terrible, but the employees are the only ones trying.

QED Third Party Planning Dept
PRO: If you need time off you are supported. 
They try to keep you within the company if your job ends due to contract ending. If you want to stay.
There are a few throughout the dept that are real team players.
They work with you to accommodate your home/work life.
Retired military and retired shipyard folks have an open door to be hired. 

CON: Pay is not equal to what other company's offer. A little low.
No upward mobility
Communications from Corporate/Senior Management/Supervisors is poor.   
Senior Management/Management are unapproachable with challenges or ideas of making a process better. Unless you are within the "clik"
The company seems to keep people who LOOK like they are busy and keep the perception they are working really hard and yet others who are experts and hard workers they just let go.  
Treat like it is a military command.

Management is horrible.
QED is the most unorganized company I've ever worked for.
The only way to move up in the company is to be a slave for them and that won't even guarantee a promotion. 
They only treat certain people fair. Everyone else is treated unfairly.
They pay a lot less than most other companies.
There is a lot of corruption within the company.
Most of the people I work with are good people.
They put the wrong people in charge.
They don't provide sufficient consumables for any job.
The working hours are constantly changing.
They don't follow all safety regulations on the job because they're more worried about getting things done than the safety of their employees.

So long as you did your job, you were okay. But as soon as you brought up issues, you were treated like the plague. 
- Upper management didn't want to hear from you. 
- Issues were swept under the carpet. 
- They did not promote a team environment. 
- Your input did not matter.
- For a company with many locations, it didn't seem to be a company of sound, solid company policies across the board.
- Lacked business acumen!
- Upper management allowed a hostile atmosphere to brew.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The comraderie amongst the employees!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is really nothing stressful about working at QED! 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is positive and the culture there is calming! No negative attitudes. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy but manageable long as you understand time management for yourself!

Good times and Bad times depending on the volume of work. I learned that managing personnel could be very challenging.
Management has their own criteria for getting work done.
The work place is great. The most enjoyable part of the job is accomplishing a goal on time and having personnel that have the "Can do" attitude to get the work done.
Hardest part is doing evaluations for each personnel.
The part that stands out for the company has annual picnic and selects an employee of the year

I am a recent hire, however working for Q.E.D so far has been very fulfilling. I feel a great sense of purpose due to the energy of this company. I am learning new skills and information every day and the opportunities have been wonderful. So far as a Corporate Planning assistant, I have attended a trade show in MD and a couple of recruiting events/meetings. I look forward to many more great opportunities within the company. 

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