Pros
SW Michigan is a great place to work and raise a family. Short commutes, good school systems, company is privately held and is financially healthy. This company is big enough to offer a good career path in manufacturing and engineering and small enough to be on a first name basis with the company's President and Vice Presidents. Summit likes to grow their own management. Lean manufacturing (Toyota Production System) is integrated into every aspect of the operation and employees receive excellent OTJ training.
Cons
Summit is an automotive supplier with price pressures from both the OEM's and material suppliers. Because Summit is lean, employees with a narrow skill set or a reluctance to seek out resources may struggle to be successful.