Engineering - Textile Designer - Knitwear

TekWissen LLCCoventry, RI

$30 - $40 / hour

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Overview

Compensation

$30-$40/hour

Job Description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a diversified global company known for its leadership in aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company operates through multiple business segments including aviation, helicopters, defense, and specialized vehicles. Its portfolio includes well-known brands in aircraft manufacturing, rotorcraft, and advanced defense systems. The organization focuses on designing and delivering innovative products such as business jets, military helicopters, and unmanned systems. It is also actively investing in advanced technologies to support next-generation aviation and defense solutions. With a strong global presence, the company serves both commercial and government customers worldwide.

Job Title: Textile Designer - Knitwear

Work Location: Coventry, RI 02816

Job Duration: 12 Months

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: 1^st Shift 06:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Job Description:

Seeking a Textile Designer with STOLL flat knitting experience to support the development of high-performance textile products. This role is ideal for a strong knitwear designer proficient in STOLL M1+ software, capable of building clean, production-ready knit programs, and comfortable working in a collaborative, technically oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Create and program knit structures using STOLL M1+ (M1plus)
Develop prototypes on STOLL flat knitting machines (CMS series preferred)
Translate product concepts into functional knit designs
Optimize knit structures for fit, durability, and manufacturability
Collaborate with engineering and production teams
Troubleshoot knit issues (yarn behavior, tension, defects)
Maintain organized libraries of knit programs and standards

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in knitwear design or knit programming
Hands-on experience with STOLL flat knitting machines
Proficiency in STOLL M1+ software
Strong understanding of yarns and knit structures
Ability to independently develop and refine knit programs
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in performance or technical textiles
Familiarity with ADF / rapid prototyping environments
Exposure to coated or laminated textile systems

Education Requirement

Minimum, HS Diploma. Bachelor's Degree encouraged
Portfolio required

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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