AIAG-VDA FMEA Process
Documentation
Step 7 of 7 - AIAG-VDA FMEA
Document Information
FMEA Team Members
Document Description
Approval Workflow
Track the approval status of the FMEA document by required stakeholders.
| Approver | Role | Status | Date | Comments | Actions |
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JD
John Doe
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FMEA Team Lead | Approved | July 3, 2025 | Final review complete. All requirements met. |
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RB
Richard Brown
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Quality Manager | Approved | July 4, 2025 | Approved with minor comments on risk mitigation. |
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EL
Elizabeth Lee
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Engineering Director | Pending | - | Awaiting review |
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TM
Thomas Martinez
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Safety Compliance | Pending | - | Awaiting review |
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Digital Signature
Approval Comments
Approval History
John Doe approved the document
July 3, 2025 - 10:45 EDT
Richard Brown approved the document
July 4, 2025 - 09:15 EDT
John Doe updated the document
July 2, 2025 - 16:30 EDT
Revision History
Track changes made to the FMEA document throughout its lifecycle.
| Version | Date | Author | Description of Changes | Justification | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | July 2, 2025 |
JD
John Doe
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Final document for approval | Completion of optimization actions |
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| 0.9 | June 28, 2025 |
JD
John Doe
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Updated action plan effectiveness evaluation | Incorporation of test results |
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| 0.8 | June 20, 2025 |
AJ
Amanda Johnson
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Added optimization actions for high-risk failure modes | Risk reduction requirements |
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| 0.7 | June 15, 2025 |
DT
David Thompson
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Updated risk analysis based on design review feedback | Design review findings |
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Version Comparison
Change Justification
Document Distribution
Manage the distribution of the FMEA document to relevant stakeholders.
Distribution List
| Recipient | Department | Status | Actions |
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JD
John Doe
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Quality Engineering | Received |
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RB
Richard Brown
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Quality Management | Received |
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EL
Elizabeth Lee
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Engineering | Sent |
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TM
Thomas Martinez
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Safety Compliance | Sent |
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KP
Katherine Parker
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Manufacturing | Pending |
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Distribution Settings
Distribution History
Document distributed to 5 recipients
July 4, 2025 - 14:00 EDT
John Doe received the document
July 4, 2025 - 14:05 EDT
Richard Brown received the document
July 4, 2025 - 14:10 EDT
Lessons Learned
Document key findings, best practices, and areas for improvement identified during the FMEA process.
| Category | Finding | Impact | Recommendation | Added By | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process | Early supplier involvement improved design quality | High | Include suppliers in initial FMEA sessions for all critical components |
JD
John Doe
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| Best Practice | Cross-functional team improved failure mode identification | High | Ensure diverse expertise in all FMEA teams |
AJ
Amanda Johnson
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| Challenge | Difficulty quantifying certain detection controls | Medium | Develop more objective criteria for detection ratings |
DT
David Thompson
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| Improvement | Need for better integration with test data | Medium | Implement automated data sharing between test systems and FMEA tool |
SW
Sarah Wilson
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Key Findings Summary
The FMEA process for the Brake System Master Cylinder Assembly revealed several important insights:
- Early supplier involvement significantly improved the identification of potential failure modes related to material properties and manufacturing processes.
- Cross-functional team composition provided diverse perspectives that enhanced the thoroughness of the analysis.
- The standardized AIAG-VDA methodology provided a consistent framework but required adaptation for specific product characteristics.
- Integration of test data with FMEA evaluations remains a challenge that should be addressed in future projects.
Recommendations for Future FMEAs
Based on the lessons learned, the following recommendations are proposed for future FMEA activities:
- Begin supplier engagement during the Planning & Preparation phase rather than waiting until Structure Analysis.
- Develop a more objective framework for assigning detection ratings to ensure consistency across different analyses.
- Implement a more streamlined approach for updating the FMEA based on test results and field data.
- Establish a centralized repository of historical FMEAs to leverage knowledge from previous projects.
- Conduct brief training sessions before starting each FMEA to ensure all team members understand the methodology.
Documentation Guide
Documentation is the final step (Step 7) of the AIAG-VDA FMEA process. This step focuses on finalizing and approving the FMEA document, tracking revisions, managing distribution, and capturing lessons learned.
- Finalize document information and content
- Obtain required approvals
- Track document revisions
- Manage document distribution
- Document lessons learned
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FMEA-BRK-2025-073
Brake System FMEA - Master Cylinder Assembly