Digital Internship Opportunity: Digital Engagement & Manufacturing Data Systems Intern
Reference Number: 321MSSE
Start Date: 1st April 2026
Location: Hybrid – Unit 5, The Workshops, Chichester, PO18 0QS (with remote flexibility)
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The Business:
Forge Creative is a specialist furniture and product-design manufacturer based in Chichester, producing bespoke furniture and operating The Arboretum product line.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing a manufacturing-focused engagement system
- Creating structured data models (enquiries, specs, BoMs, lead times)
- Developing demand-forecasting dashboards
- Mapping workflows and digitising operational processes
- Weekly collaboration with the founders
What You’ll Gain:
- Real digital transformation experience
- Data modelling and planning skills
- Understanding of bespoke manufacturing operations
- Regular mentorship and development reviews
About You:
- Strong digital/analytical skills
- Understanding of data modelling tools
- Clear communicator with good documentation ability
- Interest in manufacturing or digital systems
- Strong digital/analytical skills
- Understanding of data modelling tools
- Clear communicator with good documentation ability
- Interest in manufacturing or digital systems