Developed by reliability engineers to study malfunctions of military systems, an
FMEA is often the first step of a system reliability study. Failure Mode Effect
Analysis (FMEA), Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) and Design
Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA) allows a team to review what could happen to a product, process or design during the stages of a project. This effort aids in recognizing risks and aids in discussion and planning in risk mitigation. We will take time to do an FMEA on a product and we will look at DFMEA that was used to complete a unique roof and building design on a house.

Alternative Time/Agenda
5:30–6:00pm: Arrival, networking - Food and beverages
6:00–7:00pm: Intro, Presentation
7:00-7:30pm: Q&A, discussion

Pizza and beverages will be available.

Tom has more than 40 years of manufacturing experience, with over 20 in a
management role. Currently an Operations Engineer and Project Manager for
MEDIVATORS, a medical device firm in Plymouth, Tom recently started Pearl Lake Resources, a consulting company.

Tom's experience covers several interesting perspectives over the year: Machinist, Mold Maker, Engineer, Inventor, Toolroom Manager and Project Manager. Much of that experience devoted to creating plastic injection components and medical devices. Tom is certified as PMP, is a Journeyman Moldmaker and has earned an MS in Project Management. Tom has multiple medical device patents.