Engineering Assurance.
Mission Success.
Fortitron provides experienced engineering leadership, independent technical assessments, and engineering assurance services to aerospace, defense, and manufacturing organizations.
We help organizations reduce technical risks, strengthen product development, improve engineering and manufacturing readiness, and make critical technical decisions with confidence.
We also support private equity firms and business buyers with independent engineering due diligence.
Reduce Technical Risk
Identify and address engineering risks before they become costly problems.
Strengthen Engineering Leadership
Access experienced engineering expertise without the full-time commitment.
Improve Product Readiness
Build confidence in design, technology, and manufacturing maturity.
Make Informed Decisions
Independent technical insight for engineering leaders and investors.
What We Do
Engineering Expertise. Practical Solutions. Measurable Value.
Fortitron partners with engineering organizations, manufacturers, and investors to address critical technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
From engineering risk assessments and DFMEA facilitation to fractional engineering leadership and acquisition due diligence, we bring decades of engineering experience to help organizations reduce risk, improve product robustness, and make informed decisions.
Our services are available through focused, project-based engagements or ongoing advisory support.
Fractional Engineering Leadership
Experienced engineering leadership without the full-time commitment. Strengthen technical oversight, resolve engineering challenges, and improve product development execution.
Technical Due Diligence
Independent engineering assessments for private equity firms, investors, and business buyers. Identify product, design, manufacturing, and supplier risks before acquisition.
Engineering Risk Assessments
Identify, prioritize, and mitigate technical risks that threaten product performance, program execution, and mission success.
DFMEA Facilitation
Expert-led design risk assessments to identify potential failure modes and improve product robustness.
Technology & Manufacturing Readiness
Independent TRL and MRL assessments to evaluate technical maturity, identify readiness gaps, and support development and production decisions.
Root Cause Analysis
Structured investigations to identify underlying causes of recurring product and manufacturing problems and support effective corrective actions.
Experienced Engineering Support. On Your Terms.
Not every engineering challenge requires a full-time hire or a long-term consulting contract.
Sometimes you need an experienced engineering leader to resolve a critical technical problem, assess a struggling program, challenge a design decision, or provide independent engineering judgment.
Fortitron offers flexible engagement options tailored to your needs.
Focused Technical Assessments
Independent reviews of specific engineering risks, products, or program challenges.
Project-Based Consulting
Clearly defined engineering support with agreed objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
Fractional Engineering Leadership
Ongoing senior-level engineering guidance without the commitment of a full-time executive.
The Impact
Proven Practices.
Measurable Results.
$M
Millions in cost avoidance through early risk identification
30+
Years of combined experience in aerospace & automotive
100+
DFMEAs facilitated across multiple programs
Proven
Track record of improving quality, schedule & affordability
About
Experience. Perspective. Commitment.
Founded by Ide Ehigiato, a former Design Engineering Manager at Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin company, Fortitron brings more than 31 years of engineering experience across aerospace, defense, automotive, and product development.
Our approach combines practical engineering leadership, independent technical judgment, and structured risk management to help organizations solve difficult problems and make better-informed decisions.
Through the Fortitron Engineering Readiness Framework (FERF™), we integrate Technology Readiness, Engineering Assurance, and Manufacturing Readiness to identify risks earlier and strengthen product development outcomes.
Learn More About Fortitron
Expertise:
- Product Design & Development
- Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
- Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- Engineering Risk Assessments
- Product Robustness & Design Assurance
- Cross-Functional Design Reviews
- Engineering Process Development
- Engineering Leadership & Mentoring
- Cost Avoidance through Early Risk Identification
Why Clients Choose Us
- Deep Expertise in DFMEA & Risk Management
- Proven Methodologies from Automotive to Aerospace
- Practical, Results-Oriented Approach
- Seamless Integration with Your Team
- Focus on Value, Quality, and Mission Success
Industries We Serve
Supporting Engineering Organizations and Investors
Aerospace & Defense
Engineering assurance, technical risk management, design verification, and readiness assessments for complex systems and products.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Engineering leadership, product development support, manufacturing readiness, and resolution of recurring technical challenges.
Private Equity & Investors
Independent engineering due diligence to identify technical risks, evaluate product maturity, and support informed acquisition and portfolio decisions.
Facing an Engineering Challenge? Let's Talk.
Whether you need experienced engineering leadership, an independent technical assessment, or engineering due diligence before an acquisition, Fortitron can help you understand the risks and determine the next steps.
Tell us about your engineering challenge. We'll review your inquiry and contact you to discuss how we may be able to help.