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Source Inspection Services

Project Mobilization Services

There are a number of key stages in the process of mobilizing a project team after a Contract has been awarded, each of which consists of a series of chronological steps.  PAI offers a Project Mobilization package that incorporates these steps and, when utilized, ensures that submissions comply with client or Transit Authorities’ requirements, are completed in a timely manner and meet stated quality requirements.

PAI can facilitate or prepare the initial submittals on which the first milestone payments apply.

The following are elements which may affect mobilization after award of a Contract:

1.         Initial deadlines are typically within 90 days of Notice To Proceed (NTP)

2.         Milestone payments are tied to Deliverables

3.         Management is often focused on staffing, not preparation of deliverables

4.         Staff not immediately available

5.         Stringent documentation requirements often apply

It is important that key activities take place and documentation be submitted, in order to confirm and set the precedent with your customer that you will be an on-time deliverer of quality material, whether these be documentation or physical materials. 

PAI’s Project Mobilization package is effective in bringing together all the project tools and facilitates the incorporation of material from a variety of sources.  The compilation of these project tools forms a comprehensive Project Management, Documentation and Information Control System.  The inputs that make up the system are:

1.                  ▪          Requirements Analysis and Contract Data Requirements List

2.                  ▪          Generic documentation templates

3.                  ▪          Subcontractor packages and information

4.                  ▪          Project schedule

5.                  ▪       PAI internal database (PACE) for project tracking, control and communication.

Experience

Las Vegas – MGM CityCentre Automated People Mover

Preparation of commercial Terms and Conditions for Prime Contractor for subcontracting of Electrical and Mechanical Installations, Engineering Design Services and Equipment supply.

PATH PA-5 Rail Cars

Assist Client in preparation and obtaining approval of a CPM project schedule and Technical Specification Requirements Traceability Matrix (TSRTM).

Hiawatha (Minneapolis) LRT Project

Preparation of Project Management Plan (PMP) and Integrated Software Quality Assurance Plan (ISQAP) for rolling stock equipment subcontractor.

GO Transit Infrastructure Improvement Program, Signals, Electrical & Communications Project

Preparation of a CPM project schedule in Primavera P3, including payment schedule information.

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Source Inspection Services

1. Product Audits (Source Inspection)

PAI can provide assessment of a final product and its ”fitness for use”, evaluated against your Purchase Order requirements.

PAI’s source inspection support can start with the First Article Inspection (FAI) to establish the desired quality levels for subsequent production, including witnessing and verification of the qualification tests.

Once FAIs are complete, PAI can perform routine source inspections to assure continued compliance with requirements, including witnessing of routine testing or verification of routine test reports. 

PAI can further assist you by coordinating the source inspection visits with the transit authority and/or their consultants, in accordance with the agreed delivery schedule.

2. Test Witnessing

(a)   Type Tests

(b)   Production Conformance Tests

PAI ensures the test equipment is properly calibrated and test procedures are being followed.  We monitor tests to ensure key parameters, performance targets and requirements of specification are met.  We verify that the related test reports suitably validate successful test completion.

3. Independent Process Audits

Process audits are unique activities aimed at resolving specific problems experienced with subsystems, typically discovered after initial delivery to the carbuilder.  These audits can be classed as troubleshooting activities, aimed at discovering and resolving the root cause of equipment problems.

These include relatively simple problem areas such as poor paint coverage/adhesion, to more complex issues such as poor reliability, substandard performance, recurring manufacturing anomalies and inconsistent product attributes.

4. New Vendor Assessment

PAI has experience in assessing potential suppliers’ Quality Management Systems (QMS), production and process capabilities, production backlogs as well as existing level of product quality/workmanship.

PAI offers support by:

(a)   Evaluating potential vendors against your needs

(b)   Performing due diligence (supplier’s ability to design and deliver etc.)

Benefits

PAI provides support to clients procuring material or subsystems from distant vendors by:

1.      Saving you time and money

2.      Off loading your QA Department

3.      Supporting tight delivery schedules

4.      Performing ongoing Product Audits, Test Witnessing and any needed Process Audits

PAI can prepare and provide related documentation in satisfaction of your Contract requirements.  We are a ▪cost-effective alternative to hiring full time staff, thereby increasing productivity of existing staff. PAI will support continual improvement in the quality of products and provide effective control and follow up of non-conformities and preventive/corrective actions.

Experience

PAI’s Staff and Associate resources include:     

·            Over 25 years of Quality Experience in the mass transit industry

·            Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma processes

·            ISO 9001 Audit and Implementation qualifications

·            Certified Engineering Technologist/Applied Science Technologist

·            Certificate in Quality Engineering

PAI has performed numerous Source Inspections, type test witnessing and routine test witnessing of:

▪          Linear Induction Motors

▪          Propulsion choppers, inverters and associated high voltage equipment

▪          Rotary traction motors

▪          Wheel/axle sets (including witness of wheel and bearing pressing)▪          Trucks

▪          Interior panels

▪          Windows/windshields

▪          Door operators

▪          HVAC equipment (including vehicle-level type tests)

▪          Communications equipment

▪          APS/LVPS equipment

▪          Batteries

▪          ATC equipment

▪          Friction braking equipment (electric, pneumatic and hydraulic)

▪          Couplers

▪          Seats

PAI has both coordinated and overseen the coordination of source inspections and test witness visits between the equipment manufacturers, carbuilder representatives, client consultants and clients.

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