How about career advice?

You’re right but in an interview I could ruin my previous employers credibility by pointing out how unprofessional (& unethical) they are.
Just by using the example they are doing something illegal by discussing ex-employees (but I wouldn’t say it was me) it’s obvious how bad it is there.
Which is also the reason I don’t want to be there anymore.

It’s a fine line though and can be difficult for an engineer to pull off.

I have also interviewed engineering candidates while at Chrysler. And was also in a similar position as the original poster. By “taking the high road”, being honest and accurate with a clear and consistent story it is not insurmountable.

IF... BIG “IF”... if I had to describe how bad it was the examples given in the original post are a good start. And I wouldn’t be afraid to mention my supervisor might be having personal issues which effected his work. The idea being I HAD to leave.

I really feel for the original poster.