What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computational Designer position at Avalon International Aluminum, LLC?
Job Title: Computational Designer
Location: Tualatin, Oregon
Department: Solutions Team (Design/Engineering)
Reports To: Operations Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, On-site
Experience: 1-5 years of applicable experience
About Us:
Avalon International Aluminum is a family-owned and operated manufacturing company, specializing in high-quality aluminum doors, frames, and windows. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions to our customers through cutting-edge design and engineering. As part of our expansion, we are seeking a Computational Designer to assist in developing automation tools and optimizing workflows in an architectural manufacturing setting. This is a unique opportunity to apply your design skills and see your work directly impact real-world manufacturing processes.
Position Summary:
As a Computational Designer, you will assist in the development and implementation of automation tools that support the company's manufacturing operations. You will work closely with our design and engineering teams to optimize workflows and create data-rich, mass-customization approaches for aluminum frame assemblies. The ideal candidate will be passionate about digital fabrication, emerging technologies, and multi-disciplinary design approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaboration & Support:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Industrial Design, Computer Science, or an Engineering discipline.
Experience:
Software Development Knowledge:
Why Join Us?
At Avalon International Aluminum, we encourage innovation and creativity in all aspects of our work. As a Computational Designer, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in the intersection of design, engineering, and manufacturing, contributing to cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment.
How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit a resume and (if available) a portfolio showcasing relevant work or projects.
Work Location:This is an in-office position located in Tualatin, Oregon.
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Location: Tualatin, Oregon
Department: Solutions Team (Design/Engineering)
Reports To: Operations Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, On-site
Experience: 1-5 years of applicable experience
About Us:
Avalon International Aluminum is a family-owned and operated manufacturing company, specializing in high-quality aluminum doors, frames, and windows. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions to our customers through cutting-edge design and engineering. As part of our expansion, we are seeking a Computational Designer to assist in developing automation tools and optimizing workflows in an architectural manufacturing setting. This is a unique opportunity to apply your design skills and see your work directly impact real-world manufacturing processes.
Position Summary:
As a Computational Designer, you will assist in the development and implementation of automation tools that support the company's manufacturing operations. You will work closely with our design and engineering teams to optimize workflows and create data-rich, mass-customization approaches for aluminum frame assemblies. The ideal candidate will be passionate about digital fabrication, emerging technologies, and multi-disciplinary design approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaboration & Support:
- Work under the guidance of team members to support company goals and help solve design challenges
- Assist with the creation of organizational processes and workflows for mass customization in architectural manufacturing
- Develop simple, elegant solutions to geometry and data-related challenges
- Support the automation of shop drawings and documentation workflows to improve efficiency
- Create interoperability between project files and digital tools
- Contribute to the development of parametric models, tools, and automation scripts using Rhino/Grasshopper and Excel
- Engage with emerging technologies and digital fabrication techniques to optimize design and production processes
- Assist with the implementation of data-driven workflows and support multi-disciplinary design efforts
- Conduct research to support digital infrastructure initiatives. Research will be focused primarily on company-wide processes, with the occasional project-specific task
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Industrial Design, Computer Science, or an Engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 1-5 years of computational design experience, with preference given to candidates that have professional Architecture/Engineering/Construction/Manufacturing experience. Applicable academic work will also be considered
- Understanding of digital fabrication and the application of computational design methods
- Experience with design software, data manipulation, or mass customization workflows
- Expert Rhino/Grasshopper user
- Previous experience in Technical drawing interpretation/creation
- Previous experience with digital fabrication workflows and project realization
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Collaborative with the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
- A growth mindset with the willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and technologies
Software Development Knowledge:
- Programming languages (C#, Python, or VBA preferred)
- RhinoCommon/Grasshopper/Excel APIs
- Use of external IDE’s to build plugins & git for version control
- Data analysis/manipulation Libraries (LINQ, Pandas, NumPy, etc.)
- Operational Research / ML Libraries (OR-Tools, Scikit-learn,etc.)
Why Join Us?
At Avalon International Aluminum, we encourage innovation and creativity in all aspects of our work. As a Computational Designer, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in the intersection of design, engineering, and manufacturing, contributing to cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment.
How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit a resume and (if available) a portfolio showcasing relevant work or projects.
Work Location:This is an in-office position located in Tualatin, Oregon.
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