A Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) developer conducts systematic, proactive analysis to identify where and how a product or process might fail. They identify potential failure modes, determine their impact on the operation, and prioritize issues based on severity, occurrence, and detection. They propose corrective actions to eliminate or reduce high-risk failure modes. They also document the process, facilitating repeatable quality improvements. The FMEA developer often works as part of a cross-functional team, including design engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and others to ensure a comprehensive risk assessment. Their work is crucial in enhancing safety and reliability.