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    FMEA software for aerospace: Skill FMEA Pro, the solution recommended by Airbus for optimum compliance and enhanced performance

    The aeronautics industry is demanding by nature, imposing draconian quality and safety standards on all players in its value chain. For Airbus suppliers and subcontractors, compliance with these standards is an absolute imperative to guarantee aircraft reliability, safety and performance. In this context, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Failure Mode, Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMEA) are fundamental tools for achieving operational excellence.

    Airbus, a major player in the global aeronautics industry, promotes the adoption of APQP and FMEA among its suppliers. The document "APQP awareness for Airbus Suppliers" underlines the importance of these methods for meeting quality and safety requirements, and recommends Skill FMEA Pro, a software developed by Skill Software, for carrying out FMEAs.

    This article takes an in-depth look at the features of Skill FMEA Pro, its integration with APQP and its compliance with aerospace industry standards, highlighting the concrete benefits for professionals in the sector.

    Skill FMEA Pro: FMEA software for the aerospace industry

    Skill FMEA Pro is a comprehensive, high-performance FMEA software package, specially designed to meet the needs and requirements of the aerospace industry. It provides cross-functional teams with a collaborative platform for identifying, analyzing and managing potential risks associated with the design and manufacture of aeronautical components and systems.

    Key features of Skill FMEA Pro :
    - Creation and management of standards-compliant FMEAs: Skill FMEA Pro enables users to create and manage structured FMEAs, in compliance with international standards such as IAQG 9145 and specific Airbus requirements. The software guides users through the various stages of the FMEA, from identification of functions and failure modes to risk assessment and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
    - Precise risk identification and assessment : the software offers powerful analysis tools for identifying potential failure modes, analyzing their effects on the system and assessing their criticality using risk indices (RPN). Skill FMEA Pro also enables root cause analysis to identify the origin of failures and implement effective preventive actions.
    - Rigorous planning and monitoring of corrective and preventive actions: Skill FMEA Pro facilitates the planning and monitoring of corrective and preventive actions, by enabling tasks to be assigned to team members, deadlines to be defined and progress to be monitored. The software also offers communication and notification tools to ensure effective collaboration between the various stakeholders.
    - Optimized collaboration for multi-functional teams: Skill FMEA Pro promotes collaboration between MFT team members by offering a shared work environment and integrated communication tools. Users can access information in real time, share comments and track changes made to the FMEA.
    - Customizable report and analysis generation: The software enables the generation of customized reports and analyses to track FMEA performance, identify trends and areas for improvement. These reports can be used for internal and external communication, as well as for decision-making.


    In-depth integration of Skill FMEA Pro with APQP

    Skill FMEA Pro stands out for its seamless, in-depth integration with APQP. The software enables FMEAs to be linked to the various phases of APQP, ensuring traceability and consistency throughout the product lifecycle.

    Examples of integration between Skill FMEA Pro and the APQP phases:
    - Phase 1 - Planning: Data from the FMEA, such as safety requirements and critical product characteristics, are used to define quality objectives and draw up the APQP project plan.
    - Phase 2 - Product design and development: FMEA is used to identify and mitigate product design risks. Skill FMEA Pro links failure modes to design requirements, facilitating analysis and decision-making.
    - Phase 3 - Process design and development: FMEA is used to identify and mitigate manufacturing process risks. Skill FMEA Pro models the manufacturing process and links failure modes to process steps, enabling detailed risk analysis.
    - Phase 4 - Product and process validation: FMEA results are used to validate product and process compliance with quality and safety requirements. Skill FMEA Pro allows you to document test and inspection results, and link them to the corresponding failure modes.
    - Phase 5 - Mass production: FMEA is used to monitor product and process performance in production, and to identify areas for continuous improvement. Skill FMEA Pro enables production data to be collected and analyzed, and used to update the FMEA and control plan.


    Seamless compliance with industry standards

    Skill FMEA Pro is designed to guarantee seamless compliance with aerospace industry standards, including IAQG 9145, which defines the requirements for APQP and FMEA. The software also integrates Airbus-specific requirements, such as those described in the document "APQP awareness for Airbus Suppliers".

    Examples of standards compliance:
    - IAQG 9145: Skill FMEA Pro scrupulously complies with the requirements of IAQG 9145 in terms of FMEA structure, risk index calculation (RPN), documentation and change management.
    - Airbus: The software integrates Airbus' specific APQP and FMEA requirements, such as conducting Surveillance Criticality Assessments (SCA), managing Key Business Deliverables (KBD) and generating Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP).

    Tangible benefits of Skill FMEA Pro for aerospace professionals

    The adoption of Skill FMEA Pro offers aerospace professionals tangible benefits in terms of performance, compliance and efficiency.
    - Significant reduction in non-quality costs: By enabling potential risks to be identified and managed right from the design phase, Skill FMEA Pro helps to minimize the costs associated with defects, rework, scrap and customer complaints.
    - Simplified compliance with standards and customer requirements: The software facilitates compliance with aerospace industry standards, such as IAQG 9145, and the specific requirements of customers, including Airbus. This reduces the risk of non-compliance and increases customer confidence.
    - Accelerated time-to-market for new products: By optimizing the FMEA process and promoting collaboration between teams, Skill FMEA Pro helps to reduce development times and bring new products to market more quickly.
    - Enhanced risk control: The software provides a clear and comprehensive view of potential risks, enabling teams to make informed decisions and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
    - Improved communication and collaboration: Skill FMEA Pro improves communication and collaboration between MFT team members, promoting synergy and rapid problem solving.
    - Save time and optimize efficiency: The software automates many FMEA-related tasks, freeing up team members' time to concentrate on risk analysis and management.

    Skill FMEA Pro is the must-have FMEA software for aerospace professionals. Its advanced integration with APQP, its rigorous compliance with industry standards and its numerous functionalities make it a strategic tool for companies in the sector aiming for operational excellence.

    By choosing Skill FMEA Pro, Airbus suppliers and subcontractors can improve their performance, guarantee product conformity and strengthen their positioning in the aeronautics market. The software enables them to effectively meet the most stringent quality and safety requirements, while optimizing their processes and improving internal collaboration.