1. Thomas McBride
306 Hadley
Holly, Michigan
48442-1635
Cell Phone (248)-798-0210
E-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 Company
Development Validation Engineer- A1000
GM 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

2. Generated test reports and timing charts
Electric Pump Motor Development and Validation Engineer
September
2012 to April
2014
General Motors Company
Electric Drive and Systems Engineering
Electric Pump Motors
GM Powertrain Headquarters
Pontiac, Michigan
Develop and execute ADV test plans for both production and
pre-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 Company
Global Electric Drive
Strong RWD Electric Drive System
GM Proving Ground
Milford, 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

3. Applications Engineer/Allison Transmission Development
October 2003 to
September 2008
Allison Transmission/General Motors
Corporation
Powertrain Engineering- A1000 Transmission
GM Proving Ground
Milford, 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
Corporation
GM Proving Ground
Milford, 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