Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in New Brighton
New Brighton, MN, in Ramsey County, about 8 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed places disciplined, mission-ready veterans into direct-hire Manufacturing roles in New Brighton and across the surrounding Twin Cities metro.
Manufacturing Employers in New Brighton
New Brighton's Manufacturing base includes:
- Donatelle (a DuPont business) — Medical device contract manufacturing (precision molding/machining) at 501 County Rd E2 Ext, New Brighton. Acquired by DuPont in 2024 but still operating locally. Name updated.
Manufacturing in New Brighton
Local industrial and business hubs like Old Highway 8 / County Road D industrial corridor, Northwest Business Campus, and I-694 / Silver Lake Road business district concentrate that demand.
About 8 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 694, Interstate 35W, and Highway 96. New Brighton also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby Fridley and Arden Hills.
Around town, Long Lake Regional Park, Silver Lake, and New Brighton Family Service Center mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
In New Brighton, that shows up on the Manufacturing floor every day — the disciplined execution employers like Donatelle (a DuPont business) depend on.
- 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.
- Veterans are trained to hit takt, hold standards, and lead a crew under pressure.
Manufacturing Roles
Each role below maps to a real military background, staffed direct-hire in New Brighton.
Continuous Improvement Manager
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across the operation.
See this role →Supply Chain Manager
Own end-to-end supply chain: planning, procurement, inventory, distribution.
See this role →Quality Manager
Own the quality management system (ISO/AS9100) and audits.
See this role →Plant Manager
Run the entire site — safety, quality, output, cost, and people.
See this role →Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
See this role →Maintenance Manager
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
See this role →Mechanical Engineer
Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems and components.
See this role →Manufacturing Engineer
Design, improve, and document production processes and tooling.
See this role →Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
See this role →Veteran roots run through New Brighton — American Legion / VFW posts serving the New Brighton-Mounds View area — and the wider metro adds a deep pool of transitioning servicemembers near Fort Snelling.
New Brighton Manufacturing FAQ
Which New Brighton employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
New Brighton-area Manufacturing employers include Donatelle (a DuPont business). Medical device contract manufacturing (precision molding/machining) at 501 County Rd E2 Ext, New Brighton. Acquired by DuPont in 2024 but still operating…. LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in New Brighton, MN?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in New Brighton and throughout Ramsey County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is New Brighton from LockLeed's office?
New Brighton is about 8 miles from our Minneapolis office, via Interstate 694 and Interstate 35W — well within our core service area.
What does it cost, and how fast is the first slate?
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.
Hire Veteran Talent That Delivers
Tell us the role and we'll bring you a vetted shortlist — free to start, pay only when you hire.