Risk Assessment
Design FMEA & FMECA
Identify design failure modes, their effects and the actions needed to reduce reliability risk.
Purpose & Benefit
When This Activity Helps
Use during architecture and detailed design, and revisit after failures or significant changes. A structured review helps teams address weaknesses while design changes remain practical.
Project Information
Typical Inputs
The scope is tailored to the available evidence. Useful inputs include:
- System functions, schematics and interfaces
- Operating conditions and known failure mechanisms
- Existing design controls and agreed assessment criteria
Engineering Approach
How SPACEREL Supports Your Project
SPACEREL facilitates function-based failure analysis, documents local and system effects, and evaluates criticality where appropriate. Mitigation actions are linked to owners and verification evidence. FMEA supports, but does not replace, a complete sector-specific safety or risk-management process.
Documented Outcomes
Typical Deliverables
Deliverables are agreed before work starts and can include:
- Design FMEA or FMECA worksheet
- Prioritised mitigation and verification actions
- Review record and residual uncertainty assessment
Methods & Evidence
Selected References
- IEC 60812: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
A framework for planning, performing and maintaining FMEA and FMECA.
Project Context
Where This Activity Can Help
Explore the relevant lifecycle stages.