Joel George
Summary
Clinical-focused Mechanical Engineer and U.S. Army Combat Medic with proven ability to analyze complex systems, solve operational challenges, and improve performance in regulated manufacturing and healthcare-related environments. Experienced in Power BI, KPI reporting, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Strong background collaborating across production, quality, maintenance, and operations teams to improve workflow efficiency, support compliance-focused documentation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Process / Washcoat Engineer
Johnson Matthey
04.2026 - Current
- Led process optimization initiatives improving consistency and reducing variability in catalytic coating operations.
- Analyzed production data to identify inefficiencies, increasing throughput and minimizing operational downtime.
- Executed structured root cause analysis to resolve system and equipment-related production issues.
- Collaborated with quality and operations teams to maintain compliance with safety and production standards.
- Utilized SAP for production tracking, material traceability, and validation-aligned documentation.
- Maintained technical documentation supporting process validation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Combat Medic (68W)
U.S. Army National Guard
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered frontline medical care including patient assessment, triage, and emergency response.
- Applied anatomy and physiology knowledge to guide treatment and patient stabilization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
- Maintained clinical documentation in accordance with medical protocols and safety standards.
Process Control Engineer
Johnson Matthey
06.2023 - 04.2026
- Monitored real-time production systems, identifying deviations and implementing data-driven corrective actions.
- Reduced operational downtime through systematic troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives.
- Partnered cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and quality teams to improve workflow performance.
- Supported KPI tracking and reporting using Power BI to drive operational visibility and performance improvements.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University
Middletown, PA 08.2017 - 05.2023
Skills
- Business Analysis
- Power BI
- Excel
- KPI Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Process Optimization
- Workflow Documentation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Technical Documentation
- Quality & Regulatory Awareness
- SAP
- Automation Support
- Data Visualization
- SQL (Foundational)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship required), Willing to travel for conferences, site visits, and clinical collaboration, Developing knowledge in automation workflows, analytics, AI-assisted tools, and regulated healthcare/manufacturing operations
Timeline
Process / Washcoat Engineer
Johnson Matthey
04.2026 - Current
Combat Medic (68W)
U.S. Army National Guard
03.2024 - Current
Process Control Engineer
Johnson Matthey
06.2023 - 04.2026
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University
08.2017 - 05.2023