FMEA; Failure Mode and Effects Analysis AIAG/VDA Method

This course covers the needs and expectations of failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) in line within the requirements of IATF 16949. Both process and design FMEA's are covered using the new AIAG and VDA Guidance Manual. Using a case study or the organisations real products and processes the delegate can work through constructing a FMEA.

Content:

The need for FMEA in process and product design

AIAG and VDA objectives

The AIAG 4^th edition handbook and key differences of the new VDA/AIAG handbook

The seven step FMEA process:

• Planning & Preparation
• Structure Analysis
• Function Analysis
• Failure Analysis
• Risk Analysis
• Optimization
• Results Documentation

Process and Design FMEA scoring and action priority

Available as an in-house course only.