Computational Designer

Avalon International Aluminum, Llc

The Role

Overview

Develop computational design tools and workflows for aluminum manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

  • parametric modeling
  • automation scripts
  • api plugins
  • data workflows
  • interoperability
  • digital fabrication

Tasks

-Contribute to the development of parametric models, tools, and automation scripts using Rhino/Grasshopper and Excel. -Injection of product metadata into existing workflows. -Assist with the creation of organizational processes and workflows for mass customization in architectural manufacturing. -Use of external API to build plugins. -Assist with the implementation of data-driven workflows and support multi-disciplinary design efforts. -Create interoperability between project files and digital tools. -Engage with emerging technologies and digital fabrication techniques to optimize design and production processes. -Develop simple, elegant solutions to geometry and data-related challenges. -Work under the guidance of team members to support company goals and help solve design challenges. -Support the automation of shop drawings, estimating takeoffs, and production deliverables. -Conduct research to support digital infrastructure initiatives. Research will be focused primarily on company-wide processes, with the occasional project-specific task.

Requirements

  • excel vba
  • rhino grasshopper
  • computational design
  • c# python
  • pandas numpy
  • digital fabrication

What You Bring

-Advanced Excel - VBA, Power Query, & Pivot Tables. -Understanding of digital fabrication and the application of computational design methods. -Previous experience in Technical drawing interpretation/creation. -Previous experience with digital fabrication workflows and project realization. -Experience with design software, data manipulation, or mass customization workflows. -Agentic CRM/ERP/ecommerce integrations. -Expert Rhino/Grasshopper user. -Web Development (Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS) -Collaborative with the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment. -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. -Interoperability Connectors (Rhino.Inside, Power Automate, etc). -Data analysis/manipulation Libraries (LINQ, Pandas, NumPy, etc.) -Algorithmic Optimization (Packing, Routing, Scheduling). -RhinoCommon/Grasshopper/AutoCAD/Excel APIs -Intermediate Software Development experience -Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. -High-level Programming languages (C#, Python, VBA) -A growth mindset with the willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and technologies. -Operational Research / ML Libraries (OR-Tools, Scikit-learn, etc.)

The Company

About Avalon International Aluminum, Llc

-Focused on providing products for infrastructure, industrial applications, and commercial sectors. -Known for large-scale projects involving marine, energy, and industrial sectors. -Has a strong track record in supplying custom aluminum products to global markets. -Offers a range of aluminum solutions from standard products to custom-designed applications. -Distinguished by its capacity to deliver complex, large-scale aluminum solutions in a timely manner.

Sector Specialisms

Interior Aluminum Framing

Fire-Rated Aluminum Frames

Architectural Custom Design

Commercial Buildings

Industrial

Government

Healthcare

Education

High-Security Facilities

Blast Resistant Applications

Ballistic Level III Frames

Demountable Wall Systems

Custom Powder Coating

Commercial Interiors

Custom Engineering Solutions

Architectural Glazing Systems

Retail Spaces

Hospitality

Office Buildings

Institutional

Transportation Facilities

Energy Sector

Heavy Civil Infrastructure