Senior Data Scientist — Manufacturing Operations

About the role

Our client, a leader in manufacturing and industrial operations, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist — Manufacturing Operations to join their team. As a Senior Data Scientist — Manufacturing Operations, you will be part of the manufacturing support group, collaborating with teams focused on production lines, product quality, and system data management. Location: Austin, TX

Responsibilities

• Analyze factory and industrial data to identify process anomalies and predict potential issues before they occur.
• Build and validate statistical and machine learning models for process monitoring, quality prediction, and equipment health assessment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and data engineering teams to develop actionable insights.
• Clean, explore, and join fragmented operational datasets, transforming messy signals into meaningful features.
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders, providing explanations, thresholds, and recommended actions based on model outputs.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of applied experience in data science, analysis, and modeling within operational or industrial environments.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with demonstrated experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Strong background in building and defending models such as classification, regression, clustering, anomaly detection, or time series analysis.
• Experience creating features from sensor, machine, quality, or operational data, especially in manufacturing or similar sectors.
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar plant processes and communicate technical insights effectively.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on building a new AI-driven system from the ground up in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Engagement with cutting-edge data modeling and analytics techniques applied to real-world industrial challenges.
• Collaborative team environment with dedicated professionals in manufacturing and data science.
• Potential for contract extension beyond initial 5 months based on project needs and performance.
• Chance to make a tangible impact on manufacturing processes and operational efficiency.

Pay

Pay Range: $90 - $100 per hour