fmea

Compute FMEA RPN and Action Priority scores for process or design functions.

1|Updated Nov 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SSiertsema/claude-code-plugins --skill fmea
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fmea
Source: https://github.com/SSiertsema/claude-code-plugins/tree/main/fmea/skills/fmea
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SSiertsema/claude-code-plugins --skill fmea

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

FMEA enables teams to systematically identify potential failure modes of functions within a process or system, quantify risk with Severity, Occurrence, and Detection scores, and prioritize actions to prevent failures and improve reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Function-driven analysis maps each process function to potential failures, effects, causes, and current controls.
  • Scoring framework uses 1–10 scales for S, O, D and computes RPN and AIAG-VDA Action Priority to rank risks.
  • Action planning and post-action re-scores track mitigation effectiveness and support iterative improvement.
  • Generates diagrams and reports to communicate risk and decisions to stakeholders.

Quick Start

Provide the Subject, Type, and at least three Functions, then enumerate Failure Modes with causes and current controls, assign S/O/D scores, and compute initial RPN and AP.

Frequently Asked Questions about fmea

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate RPN for failure modes in process improvement?

FMEA identifies and prioritizes failure modes by applying 1-10 scoring scales for Severity, Occurrence, and Detection, then multiplying these values to compute the Risk Priority Number. It systematically surfaces critical risks to drive actions.

What is the difference between PFMEA and DFMEA for risk analysis?

PFMEA targets process functions while DFMEA targets design functions, but both apply function-driven analysis to map failure modes, causes, and current controls. Both compute RPN and Action Priority to rank risks and drive mitigation actions.

How do I conduct an AIAG-VDA FMEA analysis with action priority?

Conducting AIAG-VDA FMEA requires defining at least three functions, enumerating failure modes with causes and current controls, and assigning S/O/D scores to compute initial RPN and Action Priority. This surfaces critical risks and recommended actions.

Can I use FMEA to track mitigation effectiveness and re-score risks?

FMEA supports iterative improvement through action planning and traceable post-action re-scores. By re-evaluating Severity, Occurrence, and Detection after implementing recommended actions, you track mitigation effectiveness and ensure auditable results.

What do I need to start a function-driven FMEA for quality management?

Starting a function-driven FMEA requires providing a Subject, Type, and at least three Functions, then enumerating Failure Modes with causes and current controls. You must assign explicit S/O/D scores and define an action threshold to surface critical risks.