Textile Designer - Knitwear

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Textile Designer - Knitwear

Location

Coventry, Rhode Island

Job type

Contract/Temporary

Salary

$ 30 - $ 40 / Hour

Category

Aviation/Aerospace - Engineer

Design the Future of Performance TextilesJoin Aviation Innovation as a Knitwear Engineer

Location: Coventry, RI 02816

Job Type: Full-Time | Consultant (12 Months)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Pay Rate: $30-$40 per hour

Where Creativity Meets Engineering Precision

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to bring on a highly skilled Textile Designer - Knitwear Engineer. In this role, you'll bridge design and engineering to create advanced, high-performance knitted textiles used in cutting-edge applications. Your expertise will directly influence product innovation, durability, and manufacturability in a fast-evolving technical environment.

What You'll Do

As a Knitwear Engineer, you'll turn concepts into production-ready textile solutions:

Design and program knit structures using STOLL M1+ (M1plus) software

Develop and prototype textiles on STOLL flat knitting machines (CMS series preferred)

Translate product concepts into functional, manufacturable knit designs

Optimize knit structures for performance, fit, and durability

Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to refine designs

Troubleshoot knitting challenges including yarn behavior, tension, and defects

Maintain organized libraries of knit programs, standards, and documentation

Support innovation initiatives in technical and performance textiles

What You Bring

Required 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 knowledge of yarns, fibers, and knit structures

Ability to independently develop, test, and refine knit programs

Detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills

High school diploma required; portfolio required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with performance or technical textiles

Familiarity with ADF (Automated Digital Fabrication) or rapid prototyping environments

Exposure to coated or laminated textile systems

Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Engineering, or related field

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll do more than designyou'll innovate at the intersection of textiles and aerospace:

Competitive pay with consistent weekday schedule

Opportunity to work on advanced materials within the aviation industry

Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment

Hands-on involvement in product development from concept to production

Gain specialized experience in high-performance textile applications

A culture that values precision, creativity, and continuous improvement

Ready to Knit Innovation into Reality?

If you're passionate about textile design, thrive in technical environments, and want to make a tangible impact, this is your opportunity.

Apply today and help engineer the next generation of performance textiles.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.