Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Training
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) helps manufacturers find risks and process weaknesses before failures happen. This course teaches FMEA basics to help your team improve product quality and solve problems proactively.
Learning Objectives
Participants will learn how to evaluate designs and processes, spot failure points, and find key areas for improvement.
In this course, you will learn how to assess three key factors:
- Severity: How serious a potential failure is.
- Occurrence: How likely a failure is to happen.
- Detection: How easily you can spot an issue before production.
By understanding these risk factors, your team can prioritize fixes and make smart, data-driven decisions.
Course Overview
FMEA works best when team members collaborate using clear, shared terms. This course introduces both Design FMEA (dFMEA) and Process FMEA (pFMEA) to help participants support quality projects.
The training features:
- Classroom instruction and real-world manufacturing examples.
- Group discussions and practical hands-on exercises.
- Team-based activities focused on cross-functional communication.
Course Outline
Key topics covered in this class include:
- Building strong, cross-functional teams.
- Identifying and grouping potential failure modes.
- Understanding severity, occurrence, and detection ratings.
- Using Risk Priority Numbers (RPN) to rank improvement steps.
- Reviewing examples of successful FMEA projects.
- Identifying common reasons why FMEA efforts fail.
Benefits of Attending
Learn to spot failure risks in product and process designs so you know exactly when to take action. Applying FMEA techniques helps your business cut defects, boost reliability, and improve quality across the board.
FMEA is a focused tool for process improvement. For best results, combine it with a broader corporate safety strategy built through comprehensive Risk Management Training.
About the Trainer
Craig J. Wilson | Managing Director, Quality and Process Improvement
Craig J. Wilson has over 30 years of experience in quality assurance and production leadership. Since joining Catalyst Connection in 1993, he has helped companies across aerospace, automotive, defense, chemical, medical, and food processing industries build effective quality management systems.
Credentials & Background:
- BS in Engineering (Penn State) and MBA (West Virginia University).
- AS9100 Aerospace AEA Lead Auditor (Probitas Authentication).
- QMS (ISO 9001) Master Auditor (Certus Professional Certification).
- ASQ Senior Member, Certified Quality Engineer, and Certified Quality Auditor.
- IAQG-Certified Instructor for AS9100 Aerospace Auditor Transition Training.
Parking & Location Details
Outdoor parking options are available at Mill 19 Hazelwood Green:
- Free street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- A paid parking lot is located across the property from the building.
If you need accessible parking options, please notify Catalyst Connection in advance.