Textile Designer
Butler Aerospace & Defense, Coventry, RI, United States
Portfolio required to be considered for this role
Position Summary
Response Technologies is 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
Benefits 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.
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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
Benefits 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.
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