Title: Suspension Ride Engineer
Company: Hitachi Astemo
Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
Dane MacGregor Morison, suspension ride engineer at Hitachi Astemo, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Engineers for dedication, achievements and leadership in automotive engineering.
With a decade of practical experience in his field to his credit, Mr. Morison’s career in the automotive industry is marked by a series of progressive roles that have honed his expertise in vehicle testing. Since 2024, he has excelled as a suspension ride engineer at Hitachi Astemo in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In this capacity, he has made significant contributions to the development of platforms launched in the North American market, including his work on the Chevrolet Traverse and the creation of a drift calibration.
Prior to this position, Mr. Morison served as a system calibration engineer at GKN Automotive from 2023 to 2024, where he further refined his skills in vehicle integration and system calibration. From 2021 to 2023, he previously worked as a vehicle integration engineer at FEV North America Inc., also located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Mr. Morison’s impressive journey in the automotive sector began with his role as a test engineer at Mahindra Automotive North America from 2018 to 2020.
In the years prior, Mr. Morison gained valuable experience through various positions with Schulich Off-road Baja SAE in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, including as team captain from 2016 to 2018 and both the suspension and handling team lead and designer between 2015 and 2017. His early career included internships and formative positions critical to his professional development with such companies Pure Technologies and Teck Resources Limited.
Before embarking upon his professional path, Mr. Morison pursued a formal education at the University of Calgary in Canada, where he had initially intended on seeking a degree in biomechanical engineering. He eventually discovered his interests lied in mechanical engineering during his time with the Baja SAE team, developing a passion for the science behind vehicles and the integration of scientific principles in relation to the field. He ultimately graduated from the aforementioned university with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2018. Traveling to the United States to forge his path in the automotive industry, Mr. Morison has been motivated to continue his studies as he is presently on the path to complete a Master of Science in mechatronic systems engineering at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan.
In addition to his academic credentials, Mr. Morison holds several certifications that underscore his commitment to professional development. These include obtaining a level three Performance Driving certification from General Motors in 2023, a level two Driver Training certification from Transportation Research Center Inc. in 2019 and CATIA V5 Fundamentals R25 certification from Inceptra in 2018.
Mr. Morison’s journey into the automotive industry was driven by a passion for vehicles, which remains relevant to this dat as witnessing the vehicles he has helped develop thrive on the road is an accomplishment in its own right. His contributions to the development of the Chevrolet Traverse for the North American market remain a highlight of his burgeoning career.
Looking toward the future, Mr. Morison aims to further develop his patented device to enhance its market suitability while exploring opportunities for leadership roles within the industry. Moreoverl, he hopes to make additional strides in his field while cementing his reputation as that synonymous with an unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence.
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