Does Grede pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Grede employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Grede. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Grede?

84% of Grede employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Grede 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Grede?

Maintenance Technician (8) , Human Resources (4) , Maintenance (4) , Manager (4) , Production Supervisor (4) , Quality Engineer (4) , HR Manager (3) , Engineer (2) , Engineering (2) , Forklift Operator (2) , HR Director (2) , HR Project Manager (2) , Human Resources Generalist (2) , Industrial Electrician (2) , Laborer (2)

What are the pros of working at Grede according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good and the day goes by fast." ((in 22 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 11 reviews)); "The team is great and collaborative" ((in 9 reviews)); "Benefits and paychecks are good." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Grede according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours, hot, no one listens or seems to care what gets done anymore." ((in 7 reviews)); "no training and instruction as the job assigments" ((in 4 reviews)); "Bad upper management, middlemanagement, basically Joining a foundry in America is not a good idea" ((in 3 reviews)); "Senior management down to direct labor at the facility level complain constantly." ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about Grede redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Grede redundancy and their outlook for job security at Grede in 2026.

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4.2

84% would recommend to a friend

(195 total reviews)

Cary Wood

87% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity and inclusion

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture and values

4.0

Senior management

3.9

Compensation and benefits

Grede has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 195 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Grede employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

195 reviews

5.0

15 Apr 2026

Collaborative team, but salary could improve

Hr assisant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The team is great and collaborative

Cons

salary isnt aligned with current rates

Grede Response

2mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with the team and appreciate the collaborative environment. We also understand your concerns around compensation and are continuously evaluating our pay practices to remain competitive and aligned with the market. Your input is valuable as we continue to improve the overall employee experience.

5.0

22 Oct 2025

Great Team, Moving Forward

Production control manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

They care about your Safety, being part of the team, and what you have to contribute.

Cons

Sometimes things do not move as fast along as you would like or think they should take.

Grede Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We’re glad to hear you feel supported by your team and value Grede's focus on safety and collaboration. We appreciate your comment about processes and will continue looking for ways to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and safety standards.

5.0

21 Jul 2025

Great company with amazing people

Financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great company, good benefits and pay

Cons

PE owned, so no job security

Grede Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you value our pay, benefits, and team culture. We understand concerns around job security and remain committed to supporting our employees and building long-term stability.

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