The training focuses on the application of Design FMEA according to the AI&AG VDA methodology for risk reduction of products under development or existing products. During the training, actual practical case studies from industry will be presented.


The Design FMEA training focuses on the application of AI&AG VDA methodology to reduce risk in products under development or existing. Participants will learn how to properly prepare and manage the DFMEA process to achieve target results efficiently and effectively with respect to effort and time. The focus is on properly defining the system, structure, and behavior of products, which is critical to the successful application of Design FMEA.

During the training, practical case studies from industry will be presented to help participants better understand the theoretical concepts and their application in the real world. Participants will learn how to model product features and failure modes, identify and quantify risks, and properly prioritize them. They will also learn about effective strategies for reducing risks during a development project and how to implement these strategies to reduce risks to acceptable levels.

You will learn

  • How to set up the DFMEA process – planning and managing to achieve target results. How to set up the entire DFMA process to achieve complexity, with a focus on results relative to the effort and time involved
  • Properly define the system, structure and behavior on any product for the needs of Design FMEA
  • How to model the functions or action modes of the product, how to model the product failure mode, causes and their consequences
  • How to identify risks, how to quantify them, and how to properly prioritize and decide which risks to address and which not to address
  • What effective de-risking strategies are available during a development project and how to choose the right strategy to reduce risks to an acceptable level
  • How to practically, comprehensively and systematically address product risk reduction during the DFMEA
  • How to implement and manage the implementation phase of the DFMEA
  • What are the practical tips for bringing the DFMEA to a successful conclusion
  • What systems and applications to implement for documentation, how to edit, share results, progress.

Who is the training for?

The training is intended for product managers, developers, designers, or workers in pre-production stages, quality managers, Lean managers.