Lead Parametric Computational Design (all genders)
About The Company
GROPYUS creates sustainable, affordable, and aspirational buildings for everyone through modular construction and setting a new standard in smart living.
About the position
The role sits within the Building System Team (BST), which is a Product Development department responsible for the engineering of GROPYUS’ scalable timber building product. The team you lead works closely with the Software Technology teams and our in-house Robotic Factory.
A key mission of the team is the digitization of the Building System engineering output to enable scalable Sales, Planning, Purchasing, Production and Construction. Our inhouse Robotic Production is a particularly important field of responsibility.
GROPYUS delivers Buildings on scale, and hence relies on digital, data-driven processes across the entire value chain. Your role is central to refine and execute GROPYUS’ technical vision of scalable digital processes. You and the team work on their development, implementation and optimization hands-on and in close collaboration with the Tech Teams.
You will work closely with:
- Within the Building System Development Unit: Structure, DfMA , Architecture, MEP, BAF (Building Physics, Acoustics, Fire Protection)
- Cross-functional partners: Digital Building System & Planning (Technology), Production Engineering, Factory Operations, Project Delivery (Acquisition to Construction Site)
Your focus areas include:
- Translating Building System logic and specifications (e.g. standard detail drawings) into digital data (e.g. via our proprietary Rulebook and parameterization engine)
- Leading the development and operation of review & approval processes of data generated by our parametric systems, to ensure correct factory-ready production data
- Managing and evolving Digital Twins, including coordination of production- & assembly data
- Coordinating assembly drawings for internal and external stakeholders
- Managing data-related issue tickets from Production via ticketing system
About you
- You are qualified in structural or architectural engineering, and able to take responsibility for data which goes to suppliers, production and construction
- You are an expert in parametric computational design (Rhino required, bonus coding languages) and able to apply your extensive experience to shape the most suitable process-solution for the business needs today and in the future
- Fluent German and English skills
- A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving across disciplines
- Bonus: Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Wrike, Jira, Asana)
What we offer
- An unlimited contract with 30 vacation days.
- Flexible, hybrid work: You can work from home or come into the office on the schedule that works best for you. Feel like traveling and working from another location? No problem. Tune into meetings and work from abroad for up to 40 days per year. In addition, flex hours allow you to prioritize important moments in your day.
- Attractive perks and benefits: We offer a company pension scheme, language courses (English/German), and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands. Furthermore, our external partners in mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous private/group sessions.
- Virtual Shares Program: Participate in the success of GROPYUS through our Virtual Share Program.
- Ownership: You can truly make your mark with your work and contributions – on all our organizational levels. Find your solutions, drive and test them.
- The chance to be part of something big: Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and fostering sustainable, affordable living.
- A diverse and enriching work environment: Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of individuals from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS we value inclusion above all, ensuring that everyone feels they belong – no matter their background. In this way, our differences become strengths that help us grow as a team.
Join us on our mission to design buildings as continuously evolving products to create the most exciting and affordable experience for all. We build for people and conserve the resources of our planet.
We can't wait to get to know you.
For more information, visit our website, and if you have any questions, please reach out to us via email.
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