Michael Thistlethwaite is a Senior Accessories Design Release Engineer at GM Holden. He has over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, previously working as a Senior Engineer at Trico Products where he designed wiper systems, and as a Design Engineer at Mackay Consolidated Industries where he designed parts for the BA Falcon. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Monash University Gippsland Campus and resides in Dingley Village, Australia with his wife and two young daughters.
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Michael Thistlethwaite is Senior Accessories DRE at GM Holden.
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Networks:
GM Holden
Professionals Australia
Nationality:
Australian
Grew up in:
Traralgon
Home town:
Dingley Village
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Employer: GM Holden
University: Monash University Gippsland Campus
Qualification: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honors)
High School: Traralgon Secondary College
Previous Occupation: Senior Engineer – Trico Products (Wipers Systems)
Birthplace: Maffra, Victoria
Family: Married with 2 daughters (5 & 3 years)
Languages: English
Interests: Camping, Dirt Bike Riding, Gym and Boxing
Favourite Music: Alternative/Rock (John Butler Trio, Nirvana, Silverchair, Chilli Peppers,
Guns n Roses, Sound Garden, Metallica)
Favourite Movies: Welcome to the Jungle, Transformers, Blade, Once were Worriers
Favourite TV Shows: Big Bang Theory / 2½ Men
Favourite Cars: Ferrari / High Powered sports cars.
GM Holden
Hawthorne
Football Club
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3. Professional Experience:
1.Senior DRE Exterior Trim Accessories Dec12 – Present
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Michael Thistlethwaite is Senior Accessories Design Release Engineer at GM Holden.
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Decals – Hood,
Side & Deck lid
Appearance Packages
Grille & DRL Surrounds
Sports Armour /
Fascia Protector
Fender
Vents
Hood
Protectors
Insect Screens
Mud Flaps
Roof Racks
Full Size and Slim line
Weather shields
License Plate
Holders
Bike Racks, Ski Carriers
Roof Trays
Headlamp
Protectors
Across All Holden Vehicle Lines
Smoked Hood
Protectors
HID Driving
Lamps
4. Professional Experience:
2.Exterior Trim Senior Design Release Engineer June10 – Dec12
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Michael Thistlethwaite is Senior Accessories Design Release Engineer at GM Holden.
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Sunroof DRE - Holden GSSLT & QRD lead
VF - new sunroof rocker switches, internal electronics
Windscreen Wiper and Washer DRE
- Holden GSSLT & QRD lead
•VF - new fluidic fan type washer nozzles and
new washer hose routings and attachments.
•Wagon - new rear motor with simplified
electronics
5. Boot Liner
Floor Mats
Professional Experience:
3.Senior DRE Performance Parts and Accessories June07 – Dec10
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Michael Thistlethwaite is Senior Accessories Design Release Engineer at GM Holden.
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Car Cover Interior Trim Kit
Performance Exhausts
Track Pack
Short Throw
Shifter
Road Legal
Painted
Engine
Covers
Chrome
Intake Box
Camaro
G8
Shift Knob
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Professional Experience: continued..
4.Trico Products
Michael Thistlethwaite is Senior Accessories Design Release Engineer at GM Holden.
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- Wiper and Wiper Systems
Product Design Engineer
Ford Orion, Wiper System
Heavy Duty – Bus, Trucks and
agricultural, Wiper Systems
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5.Mackay Consolidated Industries
Michael Thistlethwaite is Senior Accessories DRE at GM Holden.
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- Design Engineer. Product and Tool Design
BA Falcon
Air Intake
Duct
Engine Isolators
