8.3.4.

4 Product approval process

The supplier shall comply with the current editions of the AIAG Production Part Approval Process
(PPAP) and Service Production Part Approval Process (Service PPAP) manuals unless otherwise
specified. The AIAG PPAP forms shall be utilized to prepare submissions.
The required method of submission is electronically via the Intelex PPAP application. Each section of
the PPAP submission should be a separate file. Any exception must be approved by the Nexteer
AQE/SQE.

Any parts (other than those ordered for PPAP) shipped from production tooling to Nexteer
Manufacturing Facilities or third-party equipment manufacturers for Nexteer must have some level of
PPAP approval (may be interim approval) prior to shipment. The Supplier is to ensure that all sub-tier
supplier processes are PPAP approved prior to submission of the saleable part to Nexteer.
The supplier should be prepared to submit a PPAP annually at no cost to Nexteer. An annual PPAP
package should include requirements listed in Section 8.6.2. The requirements identified on the PPAP
check sheet such as CQI Assessments, gage studies, and capability studies must also be included and
be dated within one year of the PPAP submission date. Copies of supplier PPAP’s will immediately be
made available upon request from Nexteer.

PPAP parts are to be shipped to Nexteer using the Global Sample and PPAP Label located on the
Nexteer Supplier Website. The label is to be printed on bright orange paper and securely affixed to all 4
sides of the container(s) of sample parts.

On new or revised materials, notification of PPAP approval by Nexteer does not authorize shipment.
Shipping authorization for the initial shipment after PPAP approval, will be issued by the Nexteer
Production Control Department (PC&L) and will contain the delivery due date and quantity to be
shipped. To ensure breakpoint is established and in agreement with Nexteer plant requirements,
suppliers must contact the Nexteer regional PC&L representative. Shipments not authorized by
Nexteer PC&L may result in a Problem Case issued to the supplier.

Ongoing dimensional submissions may be required based on OEM customer specific requirements.

8.3.5 Design and Development Outputs

8.3.5.1 Design and Development Outputs – Supplemental

No Nexteer specific requirements for this section

8.3.5.2 Manufacturing Process Design Output

No Nexteer specific requirements for this section

8.3.6 Design and Development Changes

8.3.6.1 Design and Development Changes – Supplemental

No Nexteer specific requirements for this section

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