DeAngelo Rail Services (DRS) – Grapevine, TX
Led the development of proposals for Quality Assurance contracts for NYCT inspection services. Led the development and negotiations of source inspections services contracts for Hitachi’s Miami and Honolulu Rail systems and Siemens ACS64 and MUST locomotives, Siemen’s commuter rail vehicles for California DOT, Illinois DOT and Brightline (Florida).
Led a team of over 20 inspectors and performed Supplier Quality reviews on behalf of Hitachi and Siemens for mechanical systems. This included component evaluations, FAIs, Source inspections, and failure root cause analysis for Brakes, Couplers, Current collectors, Windshields, Windows, HVAC units, rail coach exterior and end doors. Oversee resolution of supply chain problems with vendor suppliers including OSG, Wabtec, Knorr, Bode, Seissenbacher, etc. Perform source inspection for Windows from NASG, Couplers, Brakes and current collectors from Wabtec, and Battery Boxes from Hoppecke for Hitachi’s Miami and Honolulu light Rail projects. Inspect and conduct root cause analysis for Knorr HVAC units and recommend resolution for blower housing corrosion.
Performed standards evaluation and led the software audit for Talgo on LAMTA rapid transit vehicles. Evaluated Tampa Street cars propulsion system upgrade.
