This 2-day workshop is designed to provide non-engineering professionals with a fundamental understanding of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA). Through interactive sessions, hands-on exercises, and collaborative discussions, attendees will learn the principles and applications of these methodologies in various contexts. The workshop aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential failures in products and processes effectively.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand DFMEA, PFMEA, and FMECA Principles: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and methodologies of DFMEA, PFMEA, and FMECA.
• Identify and Analyze Failure Modes: Learn how to systematically identify and analyze potential failure modes in designs and processes.
• Assessing Effects and Criticality: Explore techniques for assessing the effects and criticality of identified failure modes.
• Developing Mitigation Strategies: Develop effective strategies for mitigating failures and improving reliability.
• Practical Implementation: Engage in hands-on exercises to apply DFMEA, PFMEA, and FMECA techniques in real-world scenarios.

Audience:

This workshop is ideal for:

• Quality assurance professionals seeking to improve product and process reliability.
• Project managers and team leaders overseeing product development and manufacturing processes.
• Business analysts and consultants who support failure analysis and risk management.
• IT professionals and system administrators involved in maintaining reliability.
• Any non-engineering professionals interested in understanding and applying FMEA methodologies.

Course Outlines:

Day 1:

Module 1: Introduction to DFMEA, PFMEA, and FMECA

• Overview of DFMEA, PFMEA, and FMECA principles and methodologies
• Importance of these methodologies in ensuring reliability and quality
• Key components of DFMEA, PFMEA, and FMECA

Module 2: Identifying Failure Modes in Designs (DFMEA)

• Techniques for identifying potential failure modes in product designs
• Creating a failure modes inventory for designs
• Real-world examples of design failure modes

Module 3: Analyzing Effects and Criticality in Designs (DFMEA)

• Assessing the impact of design failures on product performance and user experience
• Documenting failure effects and their consequences
• Case studies of design failure effects analysis

Module 4: Hands-on Session: DFMEA Exercises

• Practical exercises in identifying and analyzing design failure modes
• Group work and feedback on analysis results
• Techniques for improving analysis accuracy and completeness

Day 2:

Module 5 : Identifying Failure Modes in Processes (PFMEA)

• Techniques for identifying potential failure modes in manufacturing and operational processes
• Creating a failure modes inventory for processes
• Real-world examples of process failure modes

Module 6: Analyzing Effects and Criticality in Processes (PFMEA)

• Assessing the impact of process failures on product quality and efficiency
• Documenting failure effects and their consequences
• Case studies of process failure effects analysis

Module 7: Introduction to FMECA

• Overview of FMECA principles and its application to both designs and processes
• Techniques for integrating FMECA into existing quality management systems
• Benefits of using FMECA for criticality analysis

Module 8: Developing Mitigation Strategies

• Strategies for mitigating identified failures in designs and processes
• Implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Integrating mitigation strategies into product development and manufacturing cycles

Module 9: Interactive Q&A Session

• Open floor discussion with FMEA and FMECA experts
• Addressing specific participant questions and scenarios
• Collaborative problem-solving and idea exchange

Module 10: Final Project: FMEA and FMECA Exercise

• Developing a comprehensive FMEA or FMECA analysis for a sample project
• Group presentations and peer feedback
• Actionable steps for implementing FMEA and FMECA techniques in participants’ projects