Computational Designer

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Location: Tualatin, Oregon 

Position Type: Full-Time, On-site 

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should submit a resume and portfolio showcasing relevant work/projects to hr@avalon.solutions. 

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 develop fully integrated design-to-production workflows, and automation tools that increase companywide efficiency & cross-departmental interoperability. This is a unique opportunity to apply your design skills within an architectural manufacturing setting and see your work directly impact real-world processes. 

Summary: 

As a Computational Designer, you will work closely with our teams to optimize workflows and create data-rich, mass-customization approaches for aluminum frame manufacturing. Specific applications include: 

• Automation Tool Development 

• Web based product configurators. 

• Injection of product metadata into existing workflows. 

• Interoperability Connectors (Rhino.Inside, Power Automate, etc). 

• Algorithmic Optimization (Packing, Routing, Scheduling). 

• Agentic CRM/ERP/ecommerce integrations. 

The ideal candidate will be passionate about digital fabrication, software, emerging technologies, and multi-disciplinary design approaches. Strong preference given to candidates that have coding experience and are located (or willing to relocate) in the Portland, OR metro area. 

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. 

• Problem-Solving & Design: 

• Develop simple, elegant solutions to geometry and data-related challenges. 

• Support the automation of shop drawings, estimating takeoffs, and production deliverables. 

• Tool Development & Integration: 

• Create interoperability between project files and digital tools. 

• Contribute to the development of parametric models, tools, and automation scripts using Rhino/Grasshopper and Excel. 

• Digital Fabrication: 

• 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. 

• Research: 

• Conduct research to support digital infrastructure initiatives. Research will be focused primarily on company-wide processes, with the occasional project-specific task.   

Qualifications: 

Education: 

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Industrial Design, Computer Science, or an Engineering discipline.  

Experience: 

• 0-5 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. 

Hard Skills: 

• Expert Rhino/Grasshopper user. 

• Intermediate Software Development experience 

• Previous experience in Technical drawing interpretation/creation. 

• Previous experience with digital fabrication workflows and project realization. 

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. 

Soft Skills: 

• Collaborative with the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment. 

• A growth mindset with the willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and technologies. 

Desirable but Not Required: 

• Web Development (Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS) 

• High-level Programming (C#, Python, VBA) 

• RhinoCommon/Grasshopper/AutoCAD/Excel APIs 

• Use of external API to build plugins. 

• Data analysis/manipulation Libraries (LINQ, Pandas, NumPy, etc.) 

• Operational Research / ML Libraries (OR-Tools, Scikit-learn,  etc.) 

• Advanced Excel - VBA, Power Query, & Pivot Tables. 

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. 

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