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Experience should go beyond theoretical knowledge and include direct involvement in furnace operation, process optimization, troubleshooting, maintenance, within specialty metals production environments.\nPreferred candidates will have backgrounds in, operations, process engineering, or maintenance leadership within facilities producing high-performance alloys, aerospace-grade materials, titanium, nickel-based superalloys, or specialty steels.\n\nRelocation assistance may be offered for the ideal candidate.\nLeybold North America is accelerating growth in the metals and specialty alloys market, and this role plays a key part in that expansion. We are seeking a driven, team-oriented professional who excels at winning new business and developing long-term relationships.\nThis position combines strong business development with strategic account ownership. 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