Design the Future of Performance Textiles—Join 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
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.
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
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
At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll do more than design—you’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
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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