No, the RE process can also be applied to new manufacturing processes. By identifying the lower-level functions that must go right, the RE process can find critical equipment parameters and aid with establishing machine specifications and correct maintenance intervals. The RE process can also be applied to existing products that are undergoing moderate design changes. Often, design changes to correct an existing product problem introduce a risk of creating a new failure mode.

The Resilient Engineering process is conducted more like a workshop. For each phase of the RE process, students receive a small amount of training but then immediately apply what they have just learned to their exact situation, being led by a Shainin facilitator.

The workshop typically takes about 3 days, depending on the scope of the project. The actual test time is dependent on how quickly test samples can be created and test run times.

Yes, suppliers could and should be involved to make the project more collaborative.

A Risk Priority Analysis, Function Models, Linkage Matrix and Conceptualized Test Plan. As failures are discovered and the cause is not obvious, Red X problem-solving strategies can be applied within the RE project.

Yes, it is important to understand what must go right for the product and process.