Principal Data Scientist (AI / ML)

Position:             Principal Data Scientist

Work Model:      Onsite / Hybrid

Location:            Carrollton, GA, or The Battery, ATL

Duration:            FULL TIME with Client

The Principal Data Scientist will leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical methods to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets. In this role, they will develop and implement data models, conduct in-depth analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making. They will work with large datasets to identify patterns, build predictive models, and provide actionable recommendations that support business strategies. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and mission-critical AI-based business cases, and solve key challenges through data innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, preprocess, and clean data from various manufacturing sources (e.g., sensors, production Onsite to ensure high-quality, accurate datasets for analysis.
• Develop machine learning models to predict equipment failures, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime on the manufacturing floor.
• Implement AI-driven solutions such as computer vision and statistical models to automate product inspection, identify defects, and maintain product quality.
• Analyze production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization, recommending data-driven strategies to improve throughput and reduce costs.
• Use data analytics to optimize supply chain operations by forecasting demand, improving inventory management, and enhancing logistics to reduce lead times and costs.
• Build and refine predictive models to forecast production schedules, optimize resource allocation, and improve capacity planning based on historical data and trends.
• Design and deploy anomaly detection algorithms to monitor production systems, identifying unusual patterns or failures in real-time to prevent costly errors.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and IT teams to understand business needs, develop solutions, and integrate data science tools into manufacturing workflows.
• Create dashboards, visualizations, and reports to effectively communicate insights and trends to stakeholders and support data-driven decision-making.
• Stay updated on emerging data science techniques and technologies, driving continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and introducing innovative solutions to enhance productivity.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
• Specialized Degree: Software Engineering, Applied Computer Science, Statistics.
• Years of Experience: 8-10 years
• Field of Expertise: Manufacturing, iioT, Industry 4.0, Cybersecurity, Rockwell PLCs

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Minimum Education Level: Master's
• Certificates: Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure certified
• Preferred Field of Expertise: Manufacturing in Wire & Cable
• Reports To (Supervisor Title): Manager AI
• Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: YES
• Travel: Domestic % of Time: Up to 50%