Thomas McBride 306 HadleyHolly, Michigan 48442-1635

Cell Phone (248)-798-0210E-mail tomrmcbride@gmail.com

Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering- Lawrence

Technological University Southfield, Michigan

More than fifteen years of engineering experience

Strong skills in the troubleshooting and diagnosis of issues

Experience in establishing teams for purpose of problem solving

through to resolution

Member of Flint and Pontiac GMT800/900 Heavy Duty Pick-up

Launch Team for six model years

Development and validation engineer for strong RWD electric

hybrid systems

Experience in automatic/hybrid transmission and component

Performance, Durability, and Validation

Familiar with setup and use of data collection equipment both at

vehicle and test cell level

Ability to work under pressure.

Effective written and oral communication skills

Licensed Class A commercial driver

Work experience Heavy Duty Transmission Development and Validation Engineer

April 2014 to Present

General Motors CompanyDevelopment Validation Engineer- A1000GM Powertrain Headquarters Pontiac, Michigan

Set up and complete automatic transmission tests on both engine and electric motor driven dynamometers

Troubleshoot powertrain and dynamometers related issues to keep test cells functional

Work with test engineers and technicians to setup engine, transmission, support equipment, and instrumentation

Implement validation test plan for new products

Perform root cause analysis on transmission failures and warranty returned units

Develop test plans to simulate and resolve assembly plant and field issues

Part of team developing next generation heavy-duty automatic transmission

Generated test reports and timing charts

Electric Pump Motor Development and Validation Engineer

September 2012 to April 2014

General Motors CompanyElectric Drive and Systems EngineeringElectric Pump MotorsGM Powertrain Headquarters Pontiac, Michigan

Develop and execute ADV test plans for both production andpre-production electric pump motors

Setup and monitor performance and validation tests of electric pump motors for a variety of hybrid/electric drive units

Create test stand durability profiles based on computer models

Teardown and root cause non-functional motors

Analyze data, generate technical reports, and state findings at review meetings

Electric Hybrid Design and Validation Engineer

September 2008 to September 2012

General Motors CompanyGlobal Electric DriveStrong RWD Electric Drive System GM Proving GroundMilford, Michigan

Support launch and production of GMT900 SUVs equipped with strong RWD electric hybrid at Arlington Assembly in Texas

Assist in design and fabrication of engineering development vehicle fleet equipped with next generation strong RWD hybrid system

Maintain test fleet and coordinate updates and repairs with engineers and technicians

Schedule and implement validation and specialty tests with various groups

Perform diagnosis, root cause analysis, and repair of GMT900 and K2XX development vehicles

Provide status updates, maintain records and help ensure the readiness of test cells located at Pontiac, Milford, Castleton, Torrance, Wixom, Warren, and S&T Daewoo

Generate test incident reports and followed through to resolution

Perform troubleshooting and updates of customer and development vehicles both in field and GM test facilities

Applications Engineer/Allison Transmission Development

October 2003 to September 2008

Allison Transmission/General Motors CorporationPowertrain Engineering- A1000 TransmissionGM Proving GroundMilford, Michigan

Support numerous launches and production of A1000 equipped GMT800/900s at Flint and Pontiac Assembly in Michigan

Performed specialty tests and data collection in areas such as parking systems, driver shift effort, fluid level, shift quality, ect. to aid in continuous improvement of product and warranty reduction

Troubleshoot and resolve A1000 transmissions issues reported by GM development, durability, pre-production build, validation groups, and dealerships

Update vehicles, supported preparations, and represent Allison Transmission for GMT800/900 Buy-off Rides, design reviews, and ride & drives

Document numerous A1000 test issues and followed through to resolution

Worked directly with both customer test fleet drivers and end users to investigate and resolve field issues to aid warranty reduction

Field Engineer/Allison Transmission Development

July 1999 to October 2003

Allison Transmission/General Motors CorporationGM Proving GroundMilford, Michigan

Perform specialty tests, analyzed data, and wrote reports on number of prototype A1000 components including park pawl systems

Provide on-site support to several GM departments located on the GM Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan

Create, implement, and supervise a validation program for Allison EP40/50 hybrid-electric drive transit buses

Wrote multiple test cycles to test and validated experimental transmission and hybrid hardware and software changes

Coordinated the testing of prototype vehicle upgrades for a Armored Vehicle Launch Bridge (AVLB) based on a M60 battle tank chassis

Wrote electrical troubleshooting manual as part of assembly plant support