8.3.3.

2 Manufacturing Process Design Input

No Nexteer specific requirements for this section

8.3.3.3 Special Characteristics

Refer to section 8.2.3.1.2 for Nexteer specific requirements regarding customer defined symbols

8.3.4 Design and Development Controls

8.3.4.1 Monitoring

No Nexteer specific requirements for this section

8.3.4.2 Design and Development Validation

If the Supplier is design responsible, design verification and testing is required. At component levels,
the supplier shall develop a qualification plan with Nexteer engineering. Verification methods shall be
recorded with the test results.

8.3.4.3 Prototype Programme

Prototype Program – Prototype requirements shall be documented through the Buyer for that specific
program.

It shall be the supplier’s responsibility to request confirmation of the need for prototype control plans,
FMEA's, etc. from engineering. NOTE: Prototype control plans do not apply to bulk materials.

NOTE: Prototype control plans may be required on High Impact parts as defined by Nexteer during
program development.

Prototype Parts Provision – Suppliers who provide prototype/pre-production part requirements are
expected to provide them at production pricing unless otherwise agreed to by GSM.
Delivery date(s) for samples of prototype components shall be established by Nexteer and noted on the
purchase order. The delivery date(s) reflect the date(s) parts are to be received at the Nexteer docks.

All prototype components and shipments shall be identified as prescribed in any relevant
documents provided by the Nexteer receiving unit regarding its Prototype Procedure.

The supplier shall submit inspection reports with sample delivery as required by the receiving unit’s
Prototype Procedure.

If review of the inspection report indicates that the parts do not agree with the prints or examination of
the parts discloses an unsatisfactory condition not covered by the report, it shall be the supplier’s
responsibility to resolve all discrepancies with the Nexteer Product Design Engineer. This needs to be
communicated in writing to the Nexteer Buyer.

If resolution of the discrepancy results in a tooling, material or processing change, the supplier will
correct the situation (at the supplier’s expense), resubmit an inspection report on the revised parts, and
communicate the resolution in writing to the Nexteer Buyer as soon as possible.

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