Mechanical Designer Interview Experience - Somerville, Ohio
Process
I applied online.
The first interview reviewed my resume. It was with a very nice older gentleman who appreciated my thirty-five years of experience. The second interview was a panel interview with him and two other guys. They were very obnoxious and disregarded my experience. I felt like my credibility was being attacked. I probably have created more models and drawings than both of them put together. They gave a skill test with NX. They explained nothing. The test was to create a model, which I did, and to create a drawing, which I did. The test also asked to create an assembly with my model, a lid, and screws. I was not aware that the lid and screws were already modeled. The lack of their direction caused me not to finish. I more than proved I could run the software.
I had never even seen the latest revision they used and still created a model with sketches and the drawing. I could have created the assembly in ten minutes if I knew the parts existed. They purposely set me up to fail. They told me in the interview that it was okay and nobody finishes. I got the perception that they were satisfied I proved I could run the software. I left the interview thinking it went well. It was a contract position, and I was expecting an offer. To my surprise, I was not made an offer. The recruiter said my CAD test was incomplete. What a joke not to base a decision on my experience and education. NX is just a tool. I more than proved I was skilled to run it. As a contractor, I should have been given a chance.
I guarantee I could outperform those two guys. Do not waste your time with these guys. If they want to give a skill test, it should be very straightforward and have plenty of time to complete. I have worked for thirty-five years with a lot of people. If I saw them sketch up a model and create a drawing, I could tell they know the dynamics. A technique or method can be easily taught. Looking back, the way this was handled puts a very negative light on the company. I would be hesitant to even work as a contractor.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Commonwealth Fusion Systems Mechanical Designer role in Somerville, Ohio.
Success Rate
Commonwealth Fusion Systems's interview process for their Mechanical Designer roles in Somerville, Ohio is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Commonwealth Fusion Systems's Mechanical Designer interview process in Somerville, Ohio.
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