Lead Data Scientist (Computer Vision)

Lead Data Scientist - Computer Vision Location: Hybrid / Flexible My client is building the intelligence layer behind a next-gen manufacturing platform and we're looking for a Lead Data Scientist to take ownership of everything computer vision. This isn't a research-only role. You'll be working with real images, real data, and real production systems helping machines understand whether parts can be built, printed, or improved. If you like getting your hands dirty with models and shaping how things are built end to end, you'll feel right at home. Why this role is interesting You'll lead a core AI capability, not just contribute to it * Your models will ship and be used, not sit in notebooks * You'll influence architecture, tooling, and technical direction * £65k - £75k What you'll spend your time on Building and improving computer vision models for real-world imagery * Designing data pipelines that support training, inference, and monitoring * Working across ML, data, and engineering to turn ideas into products * Keeping models healthy in production * Coaching others and raising the technical bar across the team What we're looking for Strong experience in applied computer vision and deep learning * Confident Python engineer with production ML experience * Comfortable working with cloud ML platforms and MLOps tooling * Someone who enjoys solving messy, real problems with clean thinking * Able to explain complex ideas without overcomplicating things Interested? If you want to lead, build, and actually see your work used in the real world, let's talk. Reach out to Justin Donaldson for a confidential chat or more details. Skills: Computer Vision LLM ML MLOps