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 languages (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. Powered by JazzHR