Data Science Specialist — AI for Energy & Manufacturing

McKinsey; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class training

Travel opportunities

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Brussels seeks a Data Science Specialist to join OptimusAI, McKinsey’s manufacturing AI solution. You’ll work with a small team to drive client performance in energy efficiency, product quality, and capacity, presenting insights to executives.

You’ll own end-to-end analytics, develop models, and help shape best practices and the product roadmap, with world-class training and rapid growth in a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in data science, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in advanced analytics in heavy industry environments.
• Advanced Python programming skills with emphasis on clean, modular code.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain MLOps pipelines for model integration and deployment.
• Strong DevOps and backend engineering capabilities including CI/CD, containerization, and IaC.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to drive client performance in energy efficiency, product quality, and capacity.
• Present insights directly to executive audiences.
• Develop innovative products and algorithms addressing client needs and shape the product roadmap.
• Codify best practices and contribute to OptimusAI within McKinsey Global Energy and Materials.

Skills

English communication

Self-starter

Time management

Data-driven decisions

High-quality outputs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in data science, CS, or engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Brussels seeks a Data Science Specialist to join OptimusAI, McKinsey’s manufacturing AI solution. You’ll work with a small team to drive client performance in energy efficiency, product quality, and capacity, presenting insights to executives.

You’ll own end-to-end analytics, develop models, and help shape best practices and the product roadmap, with world-class training and rapid growth in a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment.