PPAP Element - Process FMEA (PFMEA)

What is PFMEA?

A tool used to identify and prioritize risk areas and their mitigation plans

Objective or Purpose

Identifies potential failure modes, causes, and effects. Inputs come from the process flow diagram.
Identifies key inputs which affect quality, reliability and safety of a product or process.

When to Use PFMEA?

New Product launches after completion of the process flow diagram and prior to tooling for production
When troubleshooting production issues
When planning and closing preventive and corrective actions

NOTE: The PFMEA should be completed using a cross-functional team!