Bendix reviews

3.2

39% would recommend to a friend

(282 total reviews)
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Piotr Sroka

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26% positive business outlook

Bendix has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 282 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bendix employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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282 reviews
3.0
Dec 15, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A successful market leader with strong market position, strong sales channels, and good customer relationships. Much of the workforce seems to have a "We're in this together, so let's make the best of it!" attitude. Good attempts made to restore the fun and family-friendly culture that was lost over several years. Competitive and attractive pay and perks - for the west side of Cleveland.

Cons

The organization is structured into independent and selfish "silos" such that you'll feel like every department other than your own is "the enemy", including the parent company. Most managers spend 80%+ of their daily time in "meetings". The Finance-driven culture makes the IRS look like a bunch of carefree party animals, as every effort is made to account for any missing $5 or $10, meanwhile a $20M-60M building renovation is being discussed. Uncompetitive pay and perks for similar employers outside of the west side of Cleveland.

2.0
May 11, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Large company divided into COC's each an entity in and of its self. Has a nice fitness room. Company promotes a healthy life style. Good people to work with. Work environment is nice.

Cons

Very difficult for vertical mobility. Management has unrealistic expectations of employee objectives and goals. Business downturn resulted in benefit reductions and layoffs.

2.0
Oct 21, 2025

On a serious decline

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits Above average pay Very Good PTO Excellent co-workers

Cons

Current CEO (not Mike Hawthorne) is making very questionable decisions about manufacturing locations. Doesn't seem rooted in sound business decisions. Parent company is German and has taken over most of the decision making for the product teams. Everything is about short term profits, leadership is non-existent, especially at the plant level. Promotions are available to an extent, then very hard to breakthrough to management.

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