Product Associate

Stelumar-Advanced-Manufacturing-Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Product Associate in Ontario to design and optimize modular construction components.

You will balance performance, cost, and manufacturability while leveraging BIM tools and collaborating with suppliers, fabrication teams, and the procurement group. The role emphasizes developing product data, supporting testing/certification, and driving design changes for continuous improvement in a fast-paced housing solutions environment.

Qualifications

• DfMA principles understanding and ability to balance cost, performance, and manufacturability.
• Experience with BIM and design tools (Revit, AutoCAD, SolidWorks) across projects.
• Strong communication skills for technical discussions with suppliers and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced design-build environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and analyze components and assemblies for modular construction systems.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability and cost.
• Lead technical engagements with suppliers for integration and manufacturing fit.
• Develop and maintain product data libraries with dimensions and performance ratings.
• Support testing and certification to align with codes and standards.
• Document design changes for continuous improvement.

Skills

DfMA principles

BIM design tools

Strong communication

Multi-project management

Education

Post‑secondary education in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

• Role: Product Associate
• Location: Etobicok e & Mississauga, Ontario
• Company: Stelumar Advanced Manufacturing Inc.
• Department: Housing Solutions
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Reports to: Director, Housing Solutions

What we offer

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.

For more information, visit Stelumar.com.

What you’ll do

• 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.

What you bring

• 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, SolidWorks, 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.

Bonus Points

• Experience in modular construction, prefabrication, or offsite manufacturing.
• P.Eng designation.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
• Familiarity with construction product testing, certification and regulatory compliance processes.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $110,000. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside of this range, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.

You are also eligible to participate in SAMI's annual bonus program, which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.

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.

Stelumar may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including to help screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.