Product Associate

Role:
Product Associate

Location:

Etobicoke, Ontario

Company:
Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc.

Department:
Operations

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Reports to:

Senior Manager, Planning & Operations

Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI or Stelumar) is a technology-driven company dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular building solutions. Founded by Canadian entrepreneur Peter Gilgan, founder of Mattamy Homes, Stelumar combines automation, robotics, and AI to modernize construction and help address the housing shortage. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the Greater Toronto Area, Stelumar is focused on accelerating construction timelines, improving consistency and making housing more attainable.

Stelumar produces precision-built walls, floors, and roofing systems, factory-built modular units, and interior cabinetry and millwork at industrial scale. Its development and construction arm, Stelumar Communities, delivers scalable modular housing from planning and design to construction and handover. The team supports low- and mid-rise residential, purpose-built rental, affordable and workforce housing, student housing, hospitality, healthcare-related housing, and institutional developments. Together, Stelumar is delivering housing people are proud of.

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The Product Associate will work closely with senior team members to research, evaluate, and optimize SAMI’s modular and prefabricated building systems through a Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) lens. This role will focus on performance-driven design, balancing cost, manufacturability, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, and acoustic, fire, and thermal requirements to ensure our products are competitive, scalable, and ready for production.

In our design-build environment, you will collaborate directly with suppliers, fabricators, and consultants to integrate technical solutions early in the design process, ensuring seamless translation from concept to manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about applying innovative materials and methods to offsite construction.

• Design, evaluate, and analyze components and assemblies for modular and prefabricated construction systems.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability through value engineering, balancing performance, durability, cost, and ease of installation.
• Perform trade‑off analyses on alternative materials and systems, supporting recommendations with clear business cases.
• Solve complex engineering challenges using innovative, practical design approaches.
• Produce concise technical analyses and summaries demonstrating component optimization across key criteria.
• Lead technical engagement with suppliers to assess product capabilities, integration requirements, and manufacturing fit.
• Partner with procurement to evaluate pricing, lead times, and supply‑chain impacts.
• Develop and maintain product data libraries, including dimensions, performance ratings, and compliance documentation.
• Support product testing and certification to ensure alignment with applicable codes and standards.
• Track and document design changes to support continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering, product design, construction, or materials research.
• Understanding of DfMA principles and experience balancing cost, performance, and manufacturability.
• Broad knowledge of building materials and systems across multiple scopes, including structural, architectural, exterior, interior, electrical, and mechanical elements.
• Experience with BIM and design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with structural, architectural, and MEP considerations in building systems.
• Strong communication skills for engaging in technical, solution‑focused discussions with suppliers, fabricators and consultants.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, design‑build environment.

• Experience in modular construction,…