Fortem Technologies provides organizations with real-time detection, identification, and mitigation of unauthorized drones to protect venues, infrastructure, and airspace. It combines distributed…
Airspace AwarenessAirspace MonitoringBeyond Visual Line of SightBVLOSCounter-DroneCritical infrastructure protectionC-UASDefenseDetect Avoid (DAA-R20) radarDroneHunterDronesEdge AIRadarSecurityUAVsfortemtech.com
Fortem Technologies
Fortem Technologies provides organizations with real-time detection, identification, and mitigation of unauthorized drones to protect venues, infrastructure, and airspace. It combines distributed…
Airspace AwarenessAirspace MonitoringBeyond Visual Line of SightBVLOSCounter-DroneCritical infrastructure protectionC-UASDefenseDetect Avoid (DAA-R20) radarDroneHunterDronesEdge AIRadarSecurityUAVsfortemtech.com
HQLindon, US
Team Size121
Open Jobs5
Total Funding$50M
Latest Fundraise2 years ago
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Quality Assurance Manager
On-SitePleasant Grove, UT, US
On-Site • Pleasant Grove, UT, US
Company Background
Fortem Technologies is the leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones. Through an advanced, end to end system of distributed radar, AI at the Edge, deep sensor integration, and autonomous drone capture, Fortem monitors and defends the world’s venues, infrastructures, cities, and regions. Fortem’s systems are accelerating the safety of the world’s airspace for urban air mobility.
Position Summary
Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing and Operations, the Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with AS9100D, and maintaining the highest standards across incoming, in-process, and outgoing product quality, and serving as a primary leader in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
Primary Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related field
5–10+ years of QA leadership experience in a hardware/electronics manufacturing environment
Direct experience working in a DoD or defense contractor environment
Deep working knowledge of AS9100D and audit processes
Strong experience with: Incoming Quality Control (IQC), Outgoing Quality Control (OQC), First Article Inspection (FAI), Supplier Quality Management, and Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with PCBAs, RF systems, or aerospace/defense electronics
Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)
Familiarity with configuration management and product lifecycle systems
AS9100D Lead Auditor certification
Other Essentials and Key Success Factors
Highest levels of professionalism, confidence, personal values, and ethical standards
Leadership and accountability
Attention to detail in high-reliability environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization
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Establish and oversee incoming inspection processes for electronic components, PCBs, and mechanical assemblies
Develop supplier quality requirements and ensure adherence to specifications
Manage supplier audits, scorecards, and corrective actions
Lead and manage First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9100D
Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to validate new product introductions, design changes, and process changes
Oversee final inspection and product release processes to ensure compliance with customer requirements
Serve as a QMS Leader, owning development and continuous improvement of the QMS
Ensure full compliance with AS9100D and applicable regulatory requirements
Lead internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits
Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and configuration control prior to shipment
Partner with production to ensure readiness for customer acceptance and delivery
Support contract requirements, including flow-down of quality clauses to suppliers
Establish and track KPIs (defect rates, yield, supplier performance, COPQ)
Lead initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Drive a culture of quality and operational excellence
Lead, mentor, and develop QA/QC team members
Provide training on AS9100D, inspection standards, and quality procedures
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management
