Plan the approach and define the subject
Carrying out a product FMEA

Launching an FMECA involves management, and presupposes the means to carry it out and apply the resulting solutions. It is therefore necessary to clarify the following points.

• Which product and which application? Limit the FMECA to one product and one phase of its life cycle, application or use, then you can extend the analysis.

• What's the objective? Do you need to achieve a specific result (customer requirement, competition...)?

• What resources and timeframe? Make sure you have a budget for the project and that the participants are available.

• How much latitude? As an FMECA can lead to significant changes to the design, check that the project's resources and deadlines are compatible with these possible changes.