Adel El Jobeili
Addison,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager with expertise in high-precision industries, including pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing. Specializes in equipment validation, quality risk assessment, and cross-functional leadership. Navigates complex regulatory environments (FDA, GMP, ISO) to deliver technical projects on time and within scope.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager
United Machining (Formerly GF Microlution)
Chicago, Illinois
12.2024 - Current
- Note: Transitioned to United Machining following the acquisition of GF Microlution in [Month/Year].
- Led end-to-end project lifecycles for high-precision machining solutions, achieving project delivery within budget and scope constraints.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between design, production, and quality teams to proactively mitigate project risks.
- Served as primary technical liaison for global clients, aligning stakeholder expectations with engineering deliverables.
Testing Engineer
GF Microlution
Chicago, Illinois
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed standardized testing protocols that improved data accuracy and reduced validation turnaround time.
- Conducted mechanical and performance testing on micro-machining equipment, achieving 100% compliance with client specifications.
- Analyzed machine tolerances using [Solidworks/MATLAB/SPSS] to deliver data-driven feedback to R&D team.
Calibration & Validation Engineer
Arwan Pharmaceutical Industries
Jadra, Lebanon
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Wrote and executed equipment validation reports (IQ, PQ) and requalification (RQ) protocols for diverse biopharmaceutical equipment and support utilities, ensuring compliance with SOPs and industry standards.
- Executed validation protocols and prepared compliance reports adhering to Good Documentation Practices (GDP), facilitating accurate documentation and regulatory adherence.
- Conducted computer system validation for laboratory equipment (HPLC, FTIR, online monitoring systems), ensuring operational integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Executed equipment qualifications for autoclaves, de-pyrogenation tunnels, part washers, filling lines, lyophilizers, incubators, freezers, fridges, HEPA filters, checkweighers, analytical balances, laminar flow hoods, and inspection machines.
- Conducted utility qualifications for essential systems such as water for injection (WFI), compressed air, and steam in compliance with industry standards.
- Maintain equipment/sensors/systems in compliance with Calibration Master Plan (CMP) & Validation Master Plan (VMP).
- Apply international pharmaceutical guidelines in all validation activities including FDA regulations.
- Provide detailed review of validation failures, using good investigative technique and risk-based evaluations.
- Work on cross-functional teams with Validation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Quality Control, Facilities, and Quality Assurance.
Operations & Maintenance Engineering Intern
Prime South Generating Possibilities
Zahrani, Lebanon
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted department with daily operations and maintenance of gas and steam turbines to ensure optimal performance.
- Created preventive maintenance schedules for equipment upkeep.
- Maintained documentation of plant maintenance procedures to support compliance and operational continuity.
- Prepared reports and shared insights with stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making at the plant.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lebanese International University
Beirut, Lebanon06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lebanese International University
Beirut, Lebanon07-2019
Skills
- Project Management: Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Reporting, Risk Mitigation, Resource Allocation
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Quality & Compliance: GMP/cGMP (Grade A-D), ISO 5/7/8 Standards, GDP, FDA Regulations
- Validation: Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), Requalification (RQ), Computer System Validation
- Process validation
- Engineering & Design: AutoCAD, Solidworks, MATLAB, Finite Element Modeling (ANSYS)
Certification
Gowning Qualifications
• CGMP Grade A (ISO5) environment
• CGMP Grade B (ISO5) environment
• CGMP Grade C (ISO7) environment
• CGMP Grade D (ISO8) environment
• CGMP Grade A (ISO5) environment
• CGMP Grade B (ISO5) environment
• CGMP Grade C (ISO7) environment
• CGMP Grade D (ISO8) environment
Languages
English (Fluent)
Arabic (Native)
Russian (Intermediate)
Timeline
Project Manager
United Machining (Formerly GF Microlution)
12.2024 - Current
Testing Engineer
GF Microlution
12.2022 - 12.2024
Calibration & Validation Engineer
Arwan Pharmaceutical Industries
06.2021 - 08.2022
Operations & Maintenance Engineering Intern
Prime South Generating Possibilities
02.2020 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lebanese International University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lebanese International University