(FREELANCE)Sr Data Scientist18 MonthsAntwerp, 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 Responsibilities- Identify and translate business challenges into data science solutions- Develop, train, and validate machine learning models for use cases such as predictive maintenance, quality forecasting, and process optimization- Collaborate closely with data engineers, analysts, and business teams- Ensure models are production-ready and integrated into the operational environment- Support the improvement of data pipelines and ensure data quality- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholdersIdeal Profile- 5+ years of experience in data science, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings- Strong knowledge of machine learning, statistics, and data modeling- Expert in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, etc.) and SQL- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)- Familiarity with tools like MLflow, Airflow, Power BI- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills- Fluent in Dutch (mandatory)