(FREELANCE)Sr Data Scientist 18 Months Antwerp, Hybrid (3 days, flexible)English + Dutch (Mandatory) Project ContextThe client is undergoing a large-scale digital and analytics transformation. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work on data science use cases focused on improving operational efficiency, product quality, and supply chain performance.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and translate business challenges into data science solutionsDevelop, train, and validate machine learning models for use cases such as predictive maintenance, quality forecasting, and process optimizationCollaborate closely with data engineers, analysts, and business teamsEnsure models are production-ready and integrated into the operational environmentSupport the improvement of data pipelines and ensure data qualityCommunicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholdersIdeal Profile5+ years of experience in data science, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settingsStrong knowledge of machine learning, statistics, and data modelingExpert in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, etc.) and SQLExperience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Familiarity with tools like MLflow, Airflow, Power BIStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsFluent in Dutch (mandatory)