DFMEA – Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Training
This is an industry-specific Grupas program designed for companies that want to identify, prioritize and permanently address potential failure modes that may arise during the design phase of products and parts. Through theoretical knowledge, sample case studies and group exercises, the training equips participants with the foundation to apply the Design FMEA methodology within their own business processes.
The program covers the 5 core phases of the DFMEA process (Planning, Structure Analysis, Function Analysis, Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis) step by step; it addresses boundary diagrams, parameter matrices, process flow diagrams (PFD), interface matrices, FMEA form standardization, S/O/D rating and RPN calculation through hands-on practice. A realistic case study from the automotive sector (brake disc DFMEA) is used to compare RPN before and after improvement, and the program concludes with a Design FMEA application workshop.
Benefits and Business Value
- Detection of design-related failures before they reach mass production and the customer
- Objective prioritization of risks through the Risk Priority Number (RPN) and allocation of resources to the right areas
- Measurable risk reduction thanks to verification and follow-up of actions
- Reduction of warranty, scrap, rework and recall costs
- Accurate definition of design inputs through customer expectation analysis (VOC)
- Fulfillment of standards compliance requirements and audit-ready documentation
- Strong teamwork with core and support teams, clear allocation of responsibilities and matrix functions
- A sustainable improvement culture through short-, medium- and long-term analysis of FMEA effectiveness
Who Should Attend
Senior and middle management, management candidates, engineers and technical staff.
Delivered as a 2-day classroom training; for effectiveness, attendance is limited to a maximum of 15 participants and certification is provided.
