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Thomas McBride 306 HadleyHolly, Michigan 48442-1635
Cell Phone (248)-798-0210E-mail [email protected]
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