F-15 Tool Coordinator

The Boeing Company; Brandon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in the UK seeks an F-15 Tool Coordinator to manage tooling and supply for F-15 modifications. Responsibilities include tool inventory control, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with stringent processes. Ideal candidates will have relevant aerospace experience and strong communication skills. This position is on-site at RAF Lakenheath and offers competitive benefits including a comprehensive well-being package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

23 days plus UK public holidays

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

Learning Together Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an aerospace-controlled Tooling or Supply environment.
• Experience working in a limited supervision role.
• Ability to work to stringent policy and process.

Responsibilities

• Assesses manufacturing requirements and verifies customer requests.
• Coordinates with support organizations to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Works with team members to define tooling requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills (both written and oral)

Attention to detail

Good organizational skills

Job description

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.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

An opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence UK 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. Working as part of the Modification team you will be responsible for control of tool inventory, modification kits and 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.

Role Description:

• 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.
• Analyzes, 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 and contract specifications.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an aerospace-controlled Tooling or Supply environment.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
• Experience working in a limited supervision role.
• Good organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work to stringent policy and process.

What Boeing offers you:

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 approach 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.
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• 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.
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives.

Shift Work:

This role will require you to work Monday to Friday.

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.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 23, 2025

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 a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Day Shift (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.