Engineering Textile Designer Knitwear

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 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. Bachelors Degree encouraged
• Portfolio required

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.