PFMEA definition
Examples of PFMEA in a sentence
In the event of any complaint, the Supplier must check/ update the P-FMEA and the Control/ Inspection plan and confirm this in the fully completed 8D- report to the Buyer.
Use quality tools where warranted in the development of Buyer components, such as, but not limited to, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), DVP&R’s (Design Verification Plans and Reports), DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and must provide raw data, test reports, and detailed FMVSS Compliance reports for all tests as needed.
All failures during this phase will be applied to the DFMEA or PFMEA for analysis to determine root cause, C/A or risk assessment.
A PFMEA will be based on the DFMEA previously used in the design phase.
Preventative activities, such as Look Across, Read Across and PFMEA Review, are strongly recommended.
All special characteristics must be taken into account in the Supplier's specification documents, e.g. in the production control or inspection plan and in the P-FMEA.
Every complaint requires the Supplier's verification of the P-FMEA and PCP/test plan and must be confirmed in the fully completed 8D report.
PFMEA may be performed on any areas of mutually agreed to concerns of possible failure modes or quality issues.
Working knowledge of and experience with the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process, which includes PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) as defined by AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) • Experience in PFMEA, Process Control Plans, and Measurement Systems Analysis, which includes Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies.
Significant or critical characteristics have to be identified in the PFMEA and control plan, with an adequate reaction plan.