2142 FMEA | The Procedure | Process Definition | Measure Phase | Lean Six Sigma

FMEA: The Procedure | Process Definition | Measure Phase | Lean Six Sigma FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) in Lean Six Sigma is a systematic method for identifying potential process failures, evaluating their effects and causes, prioritizing risks, and defining actions to prevent problems before they occur. Understanding the FMEA procedure helps organizations improve process reliability, reduce defects, and strengthen quality management. In this video, we explain the step-by-step FMEA procedure and demonstrate how teams can apply this structured risk assessment tool during process definition and analysis. From defining the process scope to evaluating risk and prioritizing corrective or preventive actions, you will learn how FMEA supports proactive problem prevention. 🎯 In this video, you will learn: How to form an FMEA team and define the process scope How to identify process steps and potential failure modes How to determine the causes and effects of each failure How to assess Severity (S), Occurrence (O), and Detection (D) How to calculate the Risk Priority Number (RPN) How to prioritize risks and identify recommended actions How to document findings in an FMEA worksheet How to review actions and reassess risk after improvements How FMEA helps prevent defects, rework, and process disruptions 💡 Key Takeaway: FMEA is not just a document to complete; it is a structured way to anticipate failures and reduce risk. By identifying potential problems early and assigning appropriate actions, teams can make processes safer, more reliable, and more consistent. Important: RPN is traditionally calculated as Severity × Occurrence × Detection. However, RPN should not be the sole basis for prioritization; high-severity risks and applicable industry or organizational requirements must also be considered. 🏭 Practical Industry Approach This video is part of the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Masterclass, connecting quality and risk assessment tools with practical industrial and business applications. 📌 Course: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Masterclass 📌 DMAIC Phase: Measure 📌 Topic: FMEA – The Procedure 📌 Focus: Failure Prevention, Risk Assessment, Prioritization, and Process Reliability Whether you are a manufacturing professional, quality engineer, process improvement practitioner, or aspiring Six Sigma Black Belt, this lesson will help you apply the FMEA procedure systematically to identify risks and drive continuous improvement. 👍 If you find this video useful, please like, share, and subscribe for more practical lessons on Lean Six Sigma, quality management, risk assessment, and operational excellence. #FMEA #FailureModeAndEffectsAnalysis #LeanSixSigma #SixSigmaBlackBelt #MeasurePhase #DMAIC #RiskAssessment #QualityManagement #ProcessImprovement #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence