Thomas McBride has 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering working on automatic transmissions and hybrid-electric drives for various vehicles. He has expertise in areas such as development, validation, durability, manufacturing, and field support. McBride also has strong troubleshooting skills and experience investigating and resolving field issues to reduce warranty costs.

1. THOMAS MCBRIDE
306 Hadley Street, Holly, Michigan 48442 | C: (248) 798-0210|tomrmcbride@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Mechanical engineer with fifteen years of experience working with automatic transmissions and
hybrid-electric drives on a variety of vehicles from full sized trucks and SUVs to transit buses.
Proficient in a number of product related areas such as: Development, validation, durability,
manufacturing, and field support. Excellent troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis with
mechanical and electrical systems.
HIGHLIGHTS
Engine and Motor Driven Vehicle Integration
Dynamometer operation Transmission and Hybrid Design
Numerous programming, Red X and DFSS Experience
diagnostic, and data collection Assembly Plant Product
systems Launches
Development and Validation Writing Technical Documents
Test Plans and Test Procedures
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Devised and implemented development and validation test plans for many
transmission and electric-hybrid programs including:
GM A1000 Heavy-duty Automatic Transmission
GM Strong Hybrid Drive Systems
Allison 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series Transmissions
Allison EP40/50 Hybrid-electric Drive System
Various Electric Motor Driven Hydraulic Pumps
Provided supported for numerous pick-up truck and SUV product launches and
warranty investigations at various GM Assembly Plants
Participated in the design, fabrication, and maintaining of engineering
development vehicle fleet equipped with next generation strong electric-
hybrid drive system
Worked directly with GM dealerships, customer test fleets, and repair facilities
to investigate and resolve field issues in order to reduce warranty
EXPERIENCE
04/2014 to Current A1000 Lead Development and Validation Engineer
General Motors Company - Pontiac, M I
09/2012 to 04/2014 Electric Pump Motor Development and Validation Engineer
General Motors Company - Pontiac, M I
09/2008 to 09/2012 Hybrid- Electric Drive Development and Validation Engineer
General Motors Company - Milford, M I
10/2003 to 09/2008 Applications Engineer/Transmission Development
General Motors Corp/Allison Transmission - Milford, M I
07/1999 to 10/2003 Field Engineer/Transmission Development
Allison Transmission - Milford, M I
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University - Southfield, M I, USA
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Sole proprietor of a resin casting company specialized in the design,
fabrication, and manufacture of quality plastic model kits and accessories.