Design EngineerJon obtained his mechanical engineering degree, BSME from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. His career began in the aerospace industry working at Litton Guidance And Control, which is now Northrop Grumman. Jon’s early work involved the design of delicate guidance systems for the defense industry. Following that, Jon was a technical advisor with SDRC CAD systems -when he was discovered and recruited by Designworks/USA BMW. While there, Jon gained a great deal of experience in the automotive and consumer products industry, working on and leading projects on a wide range of product programs including designs for the medical industry, sporting and ski accessories, Nokia phones and BMW automobile interiors and related accessories. Jon joined then start-up Vertu in 1999, bringing his unique mix of design sensitivities and the discipline of mechanical engineering to the group. While at Vertu, Jon also was asked to provide expert support for a variety of mobile products for Nokia in San Diego. A critical component of Jon’s work over the years remains in developing ideas from concept to production - serving both industrial design and mechanical engineering concerns. Jon has a hands-on approach and has intimate working knowledge of a wide range of exotic materials properties. He is accustomed to working with critical high tolerance assembly solutions to create efficient and dense component layouts-while championing design quality and continuity throughout. Jon is a master at 3D CAD for both mechanical parts and complex surface detail creation for design. Jon has worked closely with Nuovo over many years, including in the creation of the award winning Vertu Signature line.