Seakeeper, Inc

My work hours are flexible but, normally run 8am to 5pm. The office is open and has a relaxed atmosphere that supports collaboration. I primarily work from my cubicle on SolidWorks part and assembly design-- and create engineered drawings from those designs. I have my particular desk set up with multiple monitors, which is great for multitasking and design. I have the remaining portion of my desk set up with tools and prototyping parts, test equipment or fixtures. I have spent a large portion of my time with hands-on prototyping for new designs and integrated assemblies.
Management is very aware and conscious of the work ethic and time that an employee puts forth. They also acknowledge, respect, and award those for going above and beyond what is required of them. 
Workplace culture has been evolving over the years as the company grows. They incorporated a company provided lunch and large floor space and kitchen for eating lunch with coworkers and hosting large gatherings or presentations. They also have a ping pong table located in this area for use during lunch or breaks.
I would say the hardest part of the job is designing for a new model or assembly with the given size constraints. Thinking outside of the box is critical for engineering for the new models. This is also the type of engineering that I love and what makes the job enjoyable. I love engineering for new designs, prototyping, and the R&D that comes along with that.

I have a comprehensive understanding of process documents and customer drawings to determine machine clearances and improve process efficiency, and then document those changes that effect established procedures. I focus attention to shortening set-up times while maintaining quality of product, which attributes to company profit and a sense of personal pride. I understand five axis CNC principles and have trained other operators in the set-up and use of five axis systems. I consistently perform in-process inspections of product in cycle using correct measuring tools, test equipment and established methods to insure that parts stay within allowable tolerances, and record all data. Excellence in the methodologies of material handling to preserve product, using all available handling equipment safely and efficiently is paramount with me. I am proficient in preventative maintenance and the repair of critical equipment components. My work ethic and attitude has been described as “exceptional” by my previous immediate supervisors. I require little to no supervision, only have to be told to do a task once, and have an honest loyalty to my company and employer that is second to none.

This is not a place you want to work for long term or have any goals to achieve in . The Management is horrible and the Training is basically non-existent. You have to beg to be acknowledged in any way if you are not “one of the guys” or friends/ family with management. I have been asking for months for help with my job and have consistently been ignored or told to just keep doing what I am doing. The facility Manager, manager and supervisor, for assembly do not care about helping anyone but their friends/ family further their career. The facility manager specifically does NOT care about floor workers often ignoring them or taking what they say with a grain of salt and would much rather talk to an engineer. The gossip on the work floor is Highschool level ridiculous. And the attitude over all is nobody cares about their job, and  to push everything through.  They also have no problem lying to your face about issues then writing people
Up. 

If you want to get paid, don’t work here. They’ll tell you every year that next year they’re hoping they can pay us more and it never comes. There’s a lot of tactics in place that show they’ll do anything besides actually pay us. Benefits are awful too. The work is okay and not too difficult so long as you’re mechanically inclined, but the price of the product and how much money the company generates, the pay gap between floor workers and desk jockeys is ridiculous. But hey management will buy us pizza sometimes!

What is the best part of working at the company?
It used to be the coworkers. Now, they hire  anyone off the street. People who don’t care about hard work or even bother having a good work ethic.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management and the ABSOLUTE LACK OF PARTS/WORK.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Micromanagement. As long as you are miserable, they are content:

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Come in, talk to coworkers, start building gyro, and wait for parts to continue building.

The company used to be great but is rapidly growing and getting sloppy with management and leadership decisions. The supervisor goes out of his way to talk about employees behind their back and takes steps to make sure they can’t further their career with the company. They consistently will say “good things are coming to you” just so you’ll feel better about doing more than your coworkers but it’s all smoke and mirrors. 

The company is evolving into a boating industry leader. Unfortunately many of the processes (and people) are still lagging behind.  Much of the overhead positions are now fully remote making it difficult to get certain functions done in a timely manner.  The leave policy is fairly generous but the pay at the bottom is lousy. If you're in the southern Maryland area it's inappropriate to what other employers offer.  They make a great product, the culture is just horrible.

Nothing good to say. Quality Manger lies, tells the whole plant his staff's personal business. Just a rude person. You may like him at first, but give him time and he will show his true colors. The Manger did not like me, not because of my job performance but I didn't allow other peers to treat in a disrespectful manner. MRB is a staging area for rejected parts. This was my job to contact vendors and return parts unsatisfactory to company's needs. In 1 year I took a 1 million dollar overhead down to 200,000$. High stress position. 


There is no denying the incredible product that Seakeeper produces but the company is successful in spite of the poor leadership.  The top management is not engaging and often hiring and promotion decisions were done in a vacuum without cross functional input.  Too many concerns about the future of the business, when and who the owners would sell the company to, that it impacted the morale and pitted employees against each other trying to advance their careers.

Its a very clean and comfortable factory to work in .  There is little chance for advancement if your not friends with the plant manager . The rumor is that once you get invited to his cabin you are protected in the shop and get special treatment . There is very little training when you start so you have to figure it out as you go. It is a complicated assembly to build but no one really checks on you after your initial training.

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