VSE Corporation Employer Reviews

I was responsible for being highly knowledgeable in gas and diesel engine technology and tracked and wheeled equipment. My duties included the complete disassembling and assembling military equipment from technical manuals, written procedures, reading blueprints, engineering sketches and/or verbal instructions, while adhering to all company safety and – more... quality standards. I Trouble shot complex electrical systems, mechanical assemblies, equipment systems using common test and measurement equipment. I was also responsible for another mechanic; I trained, managed, and inspected his work. – less

A typical day work included using your research skills and the skills that your resume claimed were monitored by the Project Manager and your immediate supervisor. All technical manuals were available and were computerized. If you needed reference documentation, it had to be selected for printing and printed on our networked printer assigned to our – more... work area so everyone in that area had immediate access. I thought that it was well organized. I never had any problems getting the technical information that I needed. I learned about the MK II/MK-III Army and Marine buffalo electrical and mechanical components and the necessary requirements for repair and refurbishment. I learned how to interpret and address maintenance fault blink codes to include those codes given at the transmission shifter. I learned that this vehicle had three computers. The EECU in the engine compartment; VECU inside the truck located under the commander's side; and the TCM or Transmission Control Module and how to program and troubleshoot them. My specialty, however, was electrical troubleshooting and re-wiring. At the time that I worked on these vehicles, there were 14 pages of schematics covering the entire vehicle. I had learned and memorized each sheet according to that sheets applicable function. For example sheet #10 was the sheet that would be used for troubleshooting the transmission circuits that included several circuits coming out of the VECU and the TCM. Later some key personnel were realigned and I was sent to night shift to form a new team to upgrade the M1015 HETT with armor protection. This included putting on heavier front leaf springs for the additional weight of the equipment. We also had to add and extend airlines to the existing ones because the air tanks on the driver's side were moved to another location on the truck. Rewiring was done at the battery box in order for the armor to move in front of each door. Later, after further research and development, the armor was moved into place hydraulically with the addition of hydraulic lines, hoses and fittings in order for this system to properly function. The supervisor was a decent guy, he insured that when there was a day off request made the deserving person received the day off. They enforced the wear of PPE at all times. They worked well with the Project manager and other team leaders. We later started working on an MRAP vehicle named JEERVs which stands for Joint Emergency EOD Reconnaissance Vehicle. We had to put forth the same type refurbishment/upgrade effort as we did on the buffalo vehicle. Just as much effort had to be placed on this vehicle also. Again, my specialty was to troubleshoot and repair all the electrical systems. I also had to install a 120v converter systems phased correctly. I had a phase analyzer to help me with that(it was a small 3-pronged plug). As far as my coworkers are concerned there are only a few that I really enjoyed working with. There some, but not many, that wanted to improve upon their skills and their work showed that desire; and there were some who just did not care one way or the other. I also learned that everyone really doesn't want your help in the way of self improvement. This is a very delicate issue and has to be handled carefully. Sometimes the hardest part of the job was getting started. I mean you had to first identify and inventory all of your assigned equipment for that job. Move your tools into place and then go to work. After that, ensuring that you stayed focus on your assignment with your team mates. Each member had their areas of responsibility. We worked with Internationals, i.e., Pakistanis, Indians, Nepal, Sri Lankans, etc. Sometimes just to get your point across about what you wanted was a major task especially if there were new employees. I had the privilege of working with some of the more educated ones and it made the job easier because they all knew what had to be done. The most enjoyable part of the job is when it all came together. Standing back and watching the government inspect your work. Getting a chance to admire the work that you and your team completed together. And finally working off the final Government gigs and then parking the truck in the parking lot with a 100% that means that everything works according to the manual and is ready to send back to the soldiers on the mission fields. That is the supreme accomplishment and is most enjoyable. – less

The job is overall good but not having any type of job security due to government cutbacks along with company downsizing yearly just creates bad morale on the shop floor. This facility is mismanaged to say the least as we are expected to complete our assignments with inferior tools and constantly having to wait on our parts supply to arrive while still – more... being pushed to produce with out the parts. – less

I don't really want to get into too much detail, because I was working as a VSE employee overseas, therefore I cannot judge the company as a whole. I am pretty sure that VSE is a really good company to work for, if your place of work is located within the continental United States. VSE must pay more attention to its overseas employees, because they – more... are just as important as those working within the continental United States. – less

ran 756 person site
ran 12 contracts at one time
had a great work force
no appreciation for doing a good job
not open to sugestions for improvement

nice workforce
just a # to corporate
project management fratranized to much with mechanics
lack of organization
where not open for new ideas

VSE is a great company in a great location to work with. The environment is pleasant and the management is stressfree. My coworkers are always available for assistance. The hardest part of my job is keeping the company compliant.

A lot of DOL, Safety and Health noncompliance issues. Management references Navy regulations for an Air Force contract, dosent make sense. The maintenance manager has no management skills. Being an Air Force retiree it seems like he forgot or didn't retain anything the Air Force trained him. Production is priority over employee welfare, health or safety. – more... No security clearance being accomplished to work with WRM ??? – less

Staff accounting position. Promoted from billing clerk to AP associate. First time I realized I prefer AP. Got along well with management. Hardest part of job was assisting with financial statements. I most enjoyed reasearching invoices and interacting with vendors

Unstable work. Health benefits are very high. No employee recognition for safety and hard work.

I start my day with working on vehicles and getting the job done correctly and quickly. Being a mechanic u learn new things everyday.My management like my work ethic and also i am a people person so i get along with alot of people. The hardest part of the is after lunch, it sometimes hard to get back going but i always get back on track on what i was – more... doing. When i finish working on a vehicle and its done. I really get a kick of what i have accomplished. – less

Can't Complain. Everyone is willing to help. I was able to teach and learn from everyone.

VSE does not value the employees' as the top priority, the focus is on obtaining new contracts, accolades/awards, and all the while not much effort is emphasized into employee retention.
The site level's morale is diminished over the years and compounded by a mass of confusion operating the site. Management does not have clue how to run, maintain, and – more... effectively operate at a high level of productivity. – less

Line out the daily activities for 35 technicians and 5 paint shop personnel. Learned how to make multiple personalities unite and work as a team safely. Answered to Site Manager and acted as Site Manager in his absence. Hardest part of the job was balancing parts shortages with production needs. Most enjoyable part of the job was the satisfaction of – more... providing dependable equipment to the men and women that serve our country. – less

Management really does not help there employees, basically every man for they self.

While there has been several rounds of layoffs in recent years if you work hard and think outside the box you can avoid the layoffs. There are morale issues on the site level however, like above, if you apply yourself, are proactive and new idea oriented there is a future for you. Just no guarentee for how long.

There are several instances of nepotism – more... and croneyism that occur much to frequently for a company of this stature. Peolple, sometimes less qualified for the positions than general applicants, are forced upon hiring managers because of a friend of a friends... friend needs a work.

This company will be in deep trouble when the economy turns around. There will be a mass exodus. During the recession they have treated the "Low Level" employees very poorly. I actually overheard a manager use the term "Lessers" when talking about site employees. The CEO's attitude has been "If you dont like it you're free to leave". That's his right to say as a CEO but... – less

Average company, but does not fully invest into their employees.

Its a job but the way things are done dosnt make since.Dont fell like company cares about there employees always taking and never giving.

This was a great company to work for. Has great values and integrity. Takes great care of there employees.

Challenging day to day tasks, one day is never the same as any other.