Founded in 1947, Muth Company began as a family-owned manufacturer rooted in craftsmanship and practical design. Over the decades, the company evolved from producing wood-based consumer products to automotive interior components—entering the automotive industry in 1972.

In the early 1990s, Muth accelerated its transformation into a high-tech, safety-focused automotive supplier, pioneering LED-based safety innovations that helped shape modern driver-assistance features.

From the Signal Mirror to mirror-integrated Blind Spot Detection, Muth has remained committed to engineering excellence, world-class manufacturing, and technologies that enhance safety and elevate OEM brand identity.

Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Muth Company

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Advanced Innovation Design Engineer leads the

concept, simulation, and advanced development of next-generation

automotive lighting systems and illuminated products. This role blends

mechanical design, optical engineering, simulation, and production

feasibility to transform early concepts into production-ready

technologies. This position requires strong expertise in 3D design,

optical ray tracing, thermal simulation, and cross-functional

integration, supporting innovation from ideation through validation and

commercialization. The engineer will work closely with electrical,

optical, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure new

technologies are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with OEM standards.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Concept & Innovation Development Lead

concept creation and advanced development of new lighting technologies

and illuminated systems. Develop patentable designs and innovative

lighting architectures. Create and evaluate physical properties,

demonstration units, and advanced proof-of-concept prototypes. Identify

emerging materials, optical systems, coatings, and lighting technologies

for future application. 3D Design & Product Development Design

production-intent components and assemblies using CATIA, NX, or

SolidWorks. Develop full 3D models, 2D drawings, GD&T documentation, and

BOMs. Ensure designs meet packaging, structural, and manufacturability

requirements. Collaborate with suppliers and prototype shops to execute

concept builds. Optical Engineering & Ray Tracing Perform optical

modeling and ray tracing to optimize light distribution, uniformity,

efficiency, and appearance. Work with light guides, micro-optics,

reflectors, diffusers, and surface treatments. Support optical

validation through simulation and physical testing. Collaborate with

electronics teams to integrate LEDs and drivers into optical systems.

Simulation & Analysis Conduct and/or support: o Optical ray tracing

simulations o Thermal simulations (in coordination with Mechanical

Engineering) o Structural and feasibility analyses Develop thermal

management strategies to maintain LED and electronic performance at

elevated temperatures. Validate design performance through simulation

prior to prototype and tooling release. Electrical & Cross-Functional

Integration Support integration of electronics with optical and

mechanical systems. Collaborate with electrical engineering on heat

generation, packaging constraints, and system robustness. Ensure

system-level performance across optical, mechanical, and electronic

domains. PLM & Documentation Utilize Teamcenter (or equivalent PLM

system) to manage CAD data, revisions, and release processes. Maintain

organized documentation aligned with internal quality systems. Support

product lifecycle management from concept through validation and

release. Customer & Business Support Participate in OEM meetings,

technical reviews, and design studio interactions. Support technical

sales efforts, quoting activities, and concept presentations. Represent

Muth at industry expos, technology conventions, and innovation forums.

\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Skills &

Knowledge Strong proficiency in CATIA (primary), NX and/or SolidWorks.

Experience with optical simulation and ray tracing tools (e.g.,

LucidShape, LightTools, Speos, Zemax, or similar). Experience with

thermal simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, FloTHERM, SolidWorks Thermal, or

similar). Deep understanding of automotive lighting systems and

illuminated product design. Working knowledge of LED systems, light

guides, micro-optics, coatings, and decorative finishes. Familiarity

with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and

automotive validation practices. Experience using Teamcenter or similar

PLM systems. Ability to translate early concepts into

production-feasible designs. Strong communication skills for

cro s-functional and OEM interaction. Core Competencies Systems thinking

across mechanical, optical, and electrical domains. Innovation mindset

with production discipline. Strong problem-solving and analytical

capability. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional

environment. High level of organization and accountability. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: mgrunewald@muthco.com Other:

E-Mail information to mgrunewald@muthco.com

Advanced Innovation Design Engineer

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