Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in Eden Prairie
LockLeed staffs direct-hire Manufacturing roles for Eden Prairie employers — Eden Prairie, MN, in Hennepin County, about 12 miles from downtown Minneapolis — with disciplined veterans who are ready on day one.
Manufacturing Employers in Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie's Manufacturing base includes:
- Tennant Company — HQ at 10400 Clean Street; floor-cleaning machines
- Starkey Hearing Technologies — Global HQ; one of the world's largest hearing-aid manufacturers
- SurModics — HQ at 9924 W 74th St; medical device surface coatings and in-vitro diagnostics
- NVE Corporation — HQ at 11409 Valley View Rd; spintronics-based (GMR/TMR) sensors, isolators and data-storage IP
Manufacturing in Eden Prairie
Local industrial and business hubs like Golden Triangle industrial/business district, Golden Triangle Corporate Center, and Technology Park concentrate that demand.
About 12 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 494, US Highway 212, and US Highway 169. Eden Prairie also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby Plymouth, Vadnais Heights, and Eagan.
Around town, Eden Prairie Center mall, Flying Cloud Airport, and Staring Lake Park mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
In Eden Prairie, that shows up on the Manufacturing floor every day — the disciplined execution employers like Tennant Company and Starkey Hearing Technologies depend on.
- Veterans are trained to hit takt, hold standards, and lead a crew under pressure.
- They show up, stay calm when the line goes down, and hold the team accountable.
- Shift leadership, safety ownership, and standard work are second nature to any NCO.
Manufacturing Roles
The military backgrounds that map to each role — staffed direct-hire in Eden Prairie.
Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
See this role →Manufacturing Engineer
Design, improve, and document production processes and tooling.
See this role →Quality Manager
Own the quality management system (ISO/AS9100) and audits.
See this role →Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →Supply Chain Manager
Own end-to-end supply chain: planning, procurement, inventory, distribution.
See this role →Mechanical Engineer
Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems and components.
See this role →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
See this role →Plant Manager
Run the entire site — safety, quality, output, cost, and people.
See this role →Continuous Improvement Manager
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across the operation.
See this role →Maintenance Manager
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
See this role →With American Legion posts serving the SW metro and Proximity to Fort Snelling nearby and Fort Snelling within reach, Eden Prairie has a genuine veteran community to recruit from.
Eden Prairie Manufacturing FAQ
Which Eden Prairie employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
Eden Prairie-area Manufacturing employers include Tennant Company, Starkey Hearing Technologies, SurModics, and NVE Corporation. HQ at 10400 Clean Street; floor-cleaning machines. LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in Eden Prairie, MN?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in Eden Prairie and throughout Hennepin County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is Eden Prairie from LockLeed's office?
Eden Prairie is about 12 miles from our Minneapolis office, via Interstate 494 and US Highway 212 — well within our core service area.
How does hiring through LockLeed work?
We present a first slate of 2-4 vetted finalists within 5-10 business days of the requirements brief, on a contingency model — you pay only when you hire, and it is always free for the candidate.
Why hire veterans for Manufacturing roles?
Whether it's a lean cell, a 24/7 continuous process, or a high-mix job shop, manufacturers need supervisors and engineers who own the floor. Veterans have been running complex operations since they were 22.
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