Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Program Overview

Improves the quality, reliability and safety of the evaluated products / processes

Reduces product / process redevelopment timing and cost

Documents and tracks actions taken to reduce risk

Aids in the development of robust control plans

Aids in the development of robust design verification plans

Helps prioritize and focus on eliminating product and process concerns and/or helps prevent problems from occurring

Improve customer/consumer satisfaction through proactive approach

Program content

Introduction to FMEA and its history – Risk Management and FMEA

Benefits of Risk Analysis

Type of FMEAs and their applications and linkages

FMEA Approach – A Multidisciplinary Approach

Inputs to FMEA

Linking FMEA with other systems in the organization

Supporting Tools – Boundary Diagram, P-Diagram, Process Flowchart

Project Management Approach to FMEA

FMEA Development Process Flow in Action – a stage by stage guide of FMEA detailed analysis

FMEA Action Flow – Closing and Continuous Improvement

Barriers to a successful FMEA and ideas on how to overcome them

FMEA as a living document for continual improvement

Administrative details

Methodology

Case studies

Small group practical exercises

Small group discussion

Facilitator presentations

Skill practices

Application planning

Walk-through simulations

Who should attend

Engineers

Section Heads

Managers who are involved in day-to-day problem solving