Senior Computational Designer, Architectural Specialties Job

​Primary location: Remote, Remote 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 
Location: Work from home position located in Remote, Remote 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $95,000 to $130,000 per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location)

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, AS Design & Development, the AS Senior Computational Designer plays a crucial role in developing, verifying, integrating, and executing computational tools for design projects. This position supports the Operations Excellence Team and collaborates with Computation and Manufacturing teams to create custom solutions and prototypes. Key responsibilities include maintaining and developing Python Rhino/Grasshopper-based parametric tools, ensuring their functionality, and supporting ERP integrations by translating product configurations into data for REST APIs. The role also involves verifying parametric tools for custom design projects and analyzing machining steps and sequencing to ensure smooth manufacturing processes.

What you'll be doing 

• Gains expertise in the entire customer facing AS value stream (Estimating through shipment; construction services through manufacturing processes; across a multi-plant network) and drive speed to the customer through streamlined business processes.
• Engages in process development, either through collaboration or independently, to create custom solutions and prototypes that expand the known knowledge set of computation to manufacturing.
• Oversees maintenance and development for Python Rhino/Grasshopper based parametric tools, ensuring consistent functionality and improvements as new variables and limitations are encountered.
• Supports custom projects via parametric design tools in ShapeDiver, Python Rhino/Grasshopper, or Rhino.Inside ACAD.
• Supports ERP integrations across the networks, translating product configurations into from the Rhino/Grasshopper tooling into data that can be received by REST APIs.
• Assists Computation and Manufacturing teams on new script development for local solutions.
• Assists with fabrication and validation of custom solutions.
• Assists with the training and implementation of new tools and processes.
• Find and leverage best practices in delighting the customer across the AS network (speed, accuracy, communication, process development, etc.).
• Evaluates and implements automation and improvement opportunities from Construction Services à manufacturing drawings.
• Evaluates and implements automation and improvement opportunities from Construction Services à CNC programming.
• Evaluates and implements automation and improvement opportunities for crating design.
• Measures/quantifies improvements in lead-time reduction, speed to the customer, accuracy of information, enhanced communication, redundant process steps eliminated, and workhours saved.
• Drives productivity improvements, creates appropriate productivity metrics and dashboards, and provides hand-on support to ensure success.
• Seeks, finds, and/or reveals opportunities for alignments and optimizations within the network of acquisitions.

What will make you successful 

• Expertise in Grasshopper/Rhino + parametric design with Python and/or C# programming.
• Basic proficiency in two or more of the following: SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit
• Understanding of architectural specification process.
• General comprehension of digital fabrication in architecture.
• Expertise in Grasshopper/Rhino + parametric design with Python and/or C# programming.
• Basic proficiency in two or more of the following: SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit
• Comfortable in high tolerance CAD/CAM production via CNC as well as the production of relevant shop drawings.
• Ability to develop, document and produce custom prototypes.
• Detail oriented to maintain data integrity across multiple avenues.
• Results oriented with strong integration skills; ability to work across organizational lines and achieve business objectives through personal initiative and energy.

• Strong facilitation and project management skills.
• Effective collaboration skills with all levels, and all departments, in the organization to address conflicts, resolve disagreements, and facilitate change.
• Ability and desire to continue to learn innovative technologies and deploy technology across the AS manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design related field.
• 5+ years practical experience in manufacturing, engineering, product development and/or product design.
• Experience with and in applying Digital Fabrication methods and practices preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in process development and process improvement.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!