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Tool Coordinator

Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, England Job ID JR2026528241 Category Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance Role Type Onsite Post Date Nov. 06, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen to join the team as an F-15 Tool Coordinator. This position is part of the on-site F-15 modification team, supporting upgrades of the USAF F-15E aircraft based at RAF Lakenheath.  


Role Responsibilities:

Working as part of the modification team you will be responsible for control of tool inventory, modification kits, consumables, spares, and hazardous materials.  We are offering an opportunity for you to join a team responsible for updating one of the most operationally tasked fighters.


  • Assesses manufacturing requirements and verifies customer requests.
  • Coordinates with support organizations to resolve manufacturing issues.
  • Works with team members to define tooling requirements.
  • Provides guidance and improvement suggestions to outside suppliers and other analysts.
  • Issues and receives tools in a controlled environment utilising accounting software.
  • Gathers manufacturing and product information to develop and recommend solutions to manufacturing requirements.
  • Investigates changes in manufacturing requirements and support emergent requests.
  • Analyses, procures and oversees procurement processes for manufacturing tool services products and services.
  • Explores all possible options to resolve potential impacts to budget and manufacturing schedules.
  • Supports the evaluation of outside supplier performance and verification of compliance with procedures
  • Participates in the acquisition and inventory of tool services products.
  • Reviews on-hand inventory and coordinates re-distribution. Participates in the plans for the removal of obsolete inventory.
  • Works under limited supervision.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
  • Experience working in a limited supervision role.
  • Attention to detail. 
  • Ability to work to stringent policy and process.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • TKMax knowledge is desirable.
  • Prior experience in an aerospace-controlled Tooling or Supply environment.

Shift Work:

Not a shift worker. This position does not observe UK public holidays. Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 0700 – 1530 with overtime on an as needed basis for aircraft scheduled delivery.

Becoming a Boeing Employee

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
  • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution (with 5% employee contributions)
  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
  • 6x annual salary life insurance
  • 6 weeks Paternity leave
  • 52 Weeks Maternity leave
  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.


Work Authorization

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom.


Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.


This position requires the ability to acquire UK security Clearance, for which the UK Government require 5 years consecutive residency in the UK, along the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC). All information will be checked and verified.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 20, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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