Process FMEA (PFMEA)

When to Activate This Skill

• "Create a PFMEA for [process]"
• "What are the failure modes for [operation]?"
• "Calculate RPN for [risk scenario]"
• "Rate severity/occurrence/detection for [failure]"
• "Identify process risks"
• "FMEA analysis for [part/process]"

AIAG-VDA 7-Step Methodology

Step 1: Planning and Preparation

• Define scope and boundaries
• Identify team members (cross-functional)
• Gather documentation (process flow, control plan, drawings)
• Review lessons learned from similar processes