Gabriela Spinola, MEng, AMIChemE

Gabriela Spinola, MEng, AMIChemE has a diverse range of work experience in engineering and project management. Gabriela is currently the Head of Engineering at Rayner since joining in 2017. In this role, Gabriela is responsible for leading the restructuring of the Engineering department to align with the company's 5-year strategic vision. Gabriela manages two work streams: Advanced Engineering, which focuses on implementing capital projects, new product introduction, and cost-saving initiatives, and Sustaining Engineering, which supports day-to-day production activities.

Prior to their current role, Gabriela worked as a Process Engineering Manager at Rayner, where they led the restructure of the Engineering department and managed strategic planning, resource allocation, recruitment, and training. Gabriela also served as a Manufacturing Engineer at Rayner, where they successfully managed a cost-saving project and implemented a new production area using innovative technology.

Before joining Rayner, Gabriela worked as a Process/Project Engineer at GSK. In this role, they led a team in completing improvement projects for a fermentation plant and a solvent extraction plant. Gabriela was responsible for project and planning management, resource planning, and ensuring compliance with validation timelines.

Gabriela also gained experience as a Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager at Mace, where they worked in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors. In these roles, Gabriela demonstrated strong management and communication skills, working across functions and maintaining good relationships with clients. Gabriela also underwent CPD training courses in presentation and communication skills and influential leadership.

Gabriela's early work experience includes a summer internship at the University of Manchester, where they gained skills in biotechnology, chromatography, and spectrophotometry. Gabriela also completed a feasibility study on biobutanol production.

Overall, Gabriela Spinola has a strong background in engineering leadership, project management, and process improvement in various industries.

Gabriela Spinola pursued their education with a focus on Chemical Engineering. Gabriela obtained an Engineer's degree from Universidade Estadual de Campinas in 2012. Following this, they enrolled at The University of Manchester and completed their Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Chemical Engineering in 2015.