Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a powerful technique designed to help the engineer improve the quality and reliability of design. When properly used, FMEA provides numerous benefits, including improved product/process reliability and quality, increased customer satisfaction, early identification and elimination of potential product/process failure modes, and prioritization of product/process deficiencies. It also facilitates capturing engineering/organization knowledge, emphasizes problem prevention, documents risk and actions taken to reduce risk, and provides focus for improved testing and development.

Applying this technique serves to identify critical parameters and support the continual improvement of products and services. Doing a comprehensive FMEA up-front, when product /process can be most easily and inexpensively implemented, will alleviate late-change crises. The process is disciplined, interactive and never- ending, and many industries require FMEAs as a preventive tool.

This audio conference introduces the topic of FMEA and provides a general guidance in the application of this powerful prevention technique.

This audio conference covers:

• Determining the right time to initiate FMEA
• Identifying and classifying potential failure modes
• Building a cross-sectional team qualified to perform FMEA
• Evaluating potential failure mode severity and probability
• Using 'bottom-up' analysis to evaluate a failure mode effect in order to uncover the cause
• Maximizing FMEA as a flexible tool to meet your industry or product-specific needs

About the speaker:

Angelo Scangas specializes in business/quality systems, lean manufacturing and engineering management as well as product development and process improvement. Angelo has an MBA and a master's degree in manufacturing engineering, audmented by a wealth of practical knowledge and experience. He is certified in lean manufacturing and quality management. He is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with 26 years' experience in the medical, automotive, electronic, and chemical industries.

Who should attend?

• Regulatory Affairs
• Engineering/R&D
• Documentation
• Legal
• Training
• Labeling & Packaging
• Manufacturing
• Health & Safety
• Purchasing