Samuel Buchanan

Samuel Buchanan is an accomplished Automation Project Engineer at American Woodmark, where responsibilities include ideation and management of automation projects aimed at enhancing productivity across multiple manufacturing sites since December 2022. Prior experience includes a tenure at Newell Rubbermaid as an Automation Engineer, focused on the development of manufacturing processes and automation cells, and a role as Technical Supervisor at Monoflo International overseeing the Injection Molding Department. Additional experience consists of management positions at CoreSix Precision Glass and Stihl Inc., where Samuel supervised production teams and improved operational efficiencies. Early career roles in process engineering and technician capacities at Denon Digital LLC and Owens Brigham Medical provided foundational experience in molding and process optimization. A background in avionics was established as an F-15 Avionics Technician in the United States Air Force. Samuel holds an Associate's degree in Avionics/Digital Electronics from the Community College of the Air Force.