Decent place for engineering but growth is slow.
I've been with Flex as a Process Engineer in the San Jose office for a few years. It's a big company, so there's stability, but career growth can feel a bit stagnant, especially for mid-level manufacturing roles.
You get good stability in global manufacturing. The work is steady, and they offer decent benefits for Process Engineers. I've also enjoyed the hybrid model, splitting time between the San Jose office and remote work, which helps work-life balance a lot.
Career advancement is slow, especially if you're looking to move up quickly in manufacturing roles. It feels like promotions often go to external hires instead of internal talent. The structure in this corporate giant can be quite bureaucratic, making it tough to get new initiatives approved or move between departments easily for career growth.
Focus more on internal development programs for current employees. Create clearer career ladders, especially for manufacturing roles like Process Engineers, to retain talent and boost morale. Recognize and promote existing employees more often.
