Cost Estimator
Durex Industries
Cary, North Carolina
Job Description
Cost Estimator
Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.
At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.
We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.
Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!
The Role:
Under the supervision of the Application Engineering Manager, the Estimator will verify costs and routers to ensure accuracy, allowing for competitive pricing for key accounts.
You will work with Application Engineering to create bills of materials and determine router stations and times for each design. The Estimator position is vital in ensuring cost accuracy of custom heaters and components across the various product segments within the Durex portfolio.
Your Responsibilities:
- Analyze all elements involved in the production of and completion of customer products.
- Create estimates for Bills of Materials, Routing, and additional costs such as outside services.
- Provide estimates to Application Engineering for their review.
- Analyze existing part costing per Bills of Materials and Routing information in Microsoft Great Plains (GP).
- Maintains a safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
- Understands and shows commitment to the Quality Policy.
- Complete projects and/or tasks on time.
- Meet defined and measurable goals.
- All job operations conform to ISO 9001: 2000 standards and procedures.
- Conform to all company standards and policies defined in the employee handbook.
- Initiate and implement process improvement and/or cost reduction activities.
Requirements:
- Associate degree or equivalent in experience.
- Knowledge of materials and production processes and their related costs.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of computers.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Analytical skills to sort out facts and information and to evaluate how that information should be used to assist in meeting both customer needs and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate work to all levels within the organization.
- Ability to prepare financial cost estimates through use of data processing equipment and such programs as Excel, Great Plains, etc.
- Use of data processing equipment.
Pay Range: $63,308- $94,961
At Durex Industries, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.
Durex Industries is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Date Posted: June 30, 2026