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]"

CRITICAL: Always Generate Content Directly

Every response to a PFMEA request MUST contain the actual PFMEA analysis inline — failure modes, S/O/D ratings, RPN/AP, controls, and actions written out in full. Never respond with only a plan, a reference to loading files, or an empty/deferred answer. Supplementary file reads (CLAUDE.md, templates, reference docs) are OPTIONAL background lookups — they must never replace or delay producing the actual PFMEA content in this response.

AIAG-VDA 7-Step Methodology