What problem it solves
Proactively analyse how the process can fail, the effect, why it can happen and how robust the existing controls are.
Connected system
QAPP links the method with ownership, evidence, actions and upstream/downstream quality records.
Inputs
- Process structure and functions
- Failure modes, effects and causes
- Prevention and detection controls
- Severity, occurrence, detection and Action Priority using the applicable methodology
- Actions, owners, dates and reassessment
Method flow
- Planning and preparation
- Structure analysis
- Function analysis
- Failure analysis
- Risk analysis
- Optimisation
- Results documentation
QAPP implementation
| Need | QAPP implementation |
|---|---|
| Structure | Controlled fields, revisions, linked records and required evidence. |
| Actions | Owner, due date, approval, escalation and effectiveness verification. |
| Traceability | History of changes and links to related Quality / CI / Analytics records. |
AIAG alignment
AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook
The AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook is the harmonised reference for DFMEA, PFMEA and Supplemental FMEA for Monitoring and System Response. QAPP can connect PFMEA structure to actions and Control Plan without reproducing licensed rating tables.
Open official source →Common mistakes
Do not treat the digital form as proof that the method was applied correctly. The method requires competent analysis, representative evidence and customer-specific requirements where applicable.