Role:
Product Associate
Location:
Etobicoke
Company:
Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc.
Department:
Operations
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Reports to:
Senior Manager, Planning & Operations
Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (SAMI) is a technology-driven company
dedicated to revolutionizing homebuilding in Canada through advanced modular
building solutions. Founded by Peter Gilgan, one of Canada’s leading
entrepreneurs and the founder of Mattamy Homes, SAMI combines automation,
robotics and AI to produce high-quality prefabricated components at industrial
scale. With a state-of-the-art facility set to open in the Greater Toronto Area,
SAMI aims to address the housing crisis by making homeownership more attainable,
accelerating construction timelines and setting a new benchmark for innovation
in the industry. Operating independently and serving a broad range of builders,
SAMI’s mission is simple: to provide housing people are proud of.
For more information, visit Stelumar.com [https://stelumar.com/].
What we offer
The Product Associate will work closely with senior team members to research,
evaluate, and optimize building products and assemblies for SAMI’s modular and
prefabricated systems. 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.
What you’ll do
- Research, evaluate, and specify materials, components, and assemblies for all
scopes in modular and prefabricated construction.
- Optimize designs for manufacturing through value engineering, balancing
performance, durability, cost, and ease of installation.
- Conduct trade-off analyses on alternate material and system options,
preparing business cases to support recommendations.
- Create detailed analyses and report-outs illustrating optimization of
building components across relevant criteria.
- Lead technical discussions with suppliers to review product capabilities,
integration requirements, and manufacturing compatibility.
- Collaborate with procurement to evaluate pricing, lead times, and supply
chain considerations.
- Maintain internal product data libraries with dimensions, performance
ratings, and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate with vendors to integrate product specifications and test data
into standard design packages.
- Support product testing and certification processes, ensuring compliance with
applicable codes and standards.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices,
to inform product development roadmaps.
- Track and document design changes and product iterations for continuous
improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you bring
- Post-secondary education in Architectural Technology, Engineering
(mechanical, electrical, structural, building science), Sustainable Building
Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in construction product research, evaluation, or
optimization.
- Broad knowledge of building materials and systems across multiple scopes,
including exterior, interior, structural, electrical, and mechanical
elements.
- Experience in value engineering and balancing cost, performance, and
manufacturability.
- Familiarity with structural, architectural, and MEP considerations in
building systems.
- Strong communication skills for engaging in technical, solution-focused
discussions with suppliers and consultants.
- Experience with REVIT, AutoCAD, and BIM tools for the construction industry.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bonus Points
- Experience in modular construction, prefabrication, or offsite manufacturing.
- Familiarity with construction product testing, certification, and compliance
processes.
We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that
submit button and apply! It’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements.
If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.
Stelumar is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities.
If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process,
please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your
needs.
Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.
