FMEA Academy FMEA Academy

Course · 1 Day

DFMEA Starter Pack

This course provides the methodological and practical foundations to correctly apply Design FMEA as a risk prevention tool in the product development phase. Aligned with the AIAG-VDA harmonized manual and its 7-step structured approach, it covers product structure analysis, functional mapping, failure mode and cause identification, through to risk evaluation using Action Priority (AP). The course also addresses the use of digital tools and AI-based solutions to support the analysis.

Who it's for

  • Design Engineers, Technical Office Managers, and Technical Directors
  • Product Managers and Design Quality Managers
  • Anyone who wants to apply the FMEA methodology according to the AIAG-VDA manual and leverage AI in risk management

Course highlights

  • Up-to-date AIAG-VDA

    Covers the key aspects of the new AIAG-VDA manual: from RPN to Action Priority (AP) as the central tool for prioritizing interventions.

  • Experienced instructors

    Real-world examples and best practices from actual improvement projects and FMEA analyses across various industrial contexts.

  • AI & digital tools

    Deep dive into how AI algorithms and specialized software support failure mode identification, risk assessment, and corrective action planning.

Objectives

  1. 01 Understand the fundamentals of DFMEA and the 7-step structure of the AIAG-VDA manual
  2. 02 Manage the new risk indicators: from RPN to Action Priority (AP)
  3. 03 Understand how AI tools simplify and enhance FMEA analysis
  4. 04 Implement and continuously update the DFMEA, integrating it into the APQP process

Key topics

FMEA origins and purpose · AIAG-VDA vs previous standards · Document structure and components · 7 AIAG-VDA Steps (planning, structure, function, failure analysis, risk, documentation, update) · Severity, Occurrence, Detection · Action Priority vs RPN · Corrective actions and follow-up · FMEA team roles and responsibilities · AI and digital tools integration