Pete Ivings

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Owner of Lightning Precision Engineering Ltd @
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Greater Oxford Area, United Kingdom
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About Pete Ivings

After working for as a programmer/machinist for Formula 1 teams for over 10 years, I now run my own very successful machining company which has grown well from humble beginnings after starting in 2009 after taking redundancy and being in the worst part of the recession.We specialise in wire erosion and precision machining and have supplied parts to over half of the Formula 1 grid although we do a fair amount of motorsport work we also regularly machine parts for the following industries - Medical, food, marine, renewable energy projects, and aviation.We have a good range of machines for CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Wire Erosion and Spark Erosion. We have a highly skilled team of machinists some of which are also ex Formula 1.We are always happy to receive enquires from new customers, please email us if you would like a fast friendly quotation at pete@lightningmachining.co.uk or peteivings@msn.com

Pete Ivings's Current Company Details
Lightning Machining Ltd

Lightning Machining Ltd

Owner of Lightning Precision Engineering Ltd
Pete Ivings Work Experience Details
  • Lightning Machining Ltd
    Managing Director
    Lightning Machining Ltd Oct 2009 - Present
    Banbury, Oxfordshire
  • Cosworth Racing Ltd
    Design/Production Engineer
    Cosworth Racing Ltd Jul 2009 - Dec 2009
    Northampton, United Kingdom
    Design/Production Engineering within the Aerospace and Defence department. The role entailed designing and modelling parts for manufacture including complex fixtures to aid the manufacturing process. Also compose the CNC programs for manufacture on multi axis machining centres.
  • Brawn Gp (2009 F1 World Champions), British American Racing, Honda Racing F1 Team
    Programmer And Machinist
    Brawn Gp (2009 F1 World Champions), British American Racing, Honda Racing F1 Team Jan 2004 - Mar 2009
    Brackley, Northampton
    Trained on Catia V5 Design, Catia V5 Manufacture, Catia Cut4Axis wire erosion, May 2007Trained on Unigraphics NX Modelling and Machining and wire erosion June 2004Designing complex jigs and fixtures to enable parts to be machined, CNC programming and machining using 3 and 5 axis milling machines, wire eroders, spark eroders, manual milling, turning, and grinding. I have used these to produce and modify race car parts.Designing and manufacturing parts for wind tunnel test and development. I have also machined and modified a number of parts for the Bonneville F1 land speed record attempt. My last role at Brawn was manufacturing model and full size aerodynamic parts for wind tunnel testing. All of this has been to F1 standards and deadlines.
  • Siemens
    Research And Developement Engineer
    Siemens Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
    Eynsham, Oxfordshire
    Research and design work developing prototypes and implementing new systems and processes. Large scale assembly, machining and testing super conducting magnetic resonance imaging machines.
  • Arrows Grand Prix International
    Machining Supervisor
    Arrows Grand Prix International Dec 1998 - Dec 2002
    Leafield, Oxfordshire
    Final position at Arrows was Supervisor to the Wire Erosion, Spark Erosion and Manual Machining department. My duties included work allocation, time management, process engineering, and problem solving, machining in all areas and ensuring the smooth running of the department. Charmilles Wire EDM Robofil Fanuc Course, completed at Charmilles Technology, Stratford upon Avon, September 1999.Peps Basic Wire EDM Part Programming Course, completed at Camtek, Great Malvern, September 1999.Fork Lift Truck Course completed at Arrows, January 2001.Roboform 35 Spark Erosion Course completed at Arrows, February 2001.Charmilles Robofil 240/440 Course, completed at Charmilles Technology, Stratford upon Avon, November 2001.
  • Hutton Precision Engineering
    Cnc/Manual Machinist
    Hutton Precision Engineering Jul 1997 - Dec 1998
    Oxfordshire
    Machining using CNC and manual machines to produce high quality parts efficiently for a good of variety of customers from motorsport to medical.
  • Oxford Engineering Ltd
    General Machinist
    Oxford Engineering Ltd Feb 1996 - Jul 1997
    Abingdon, Oxfordshire
    Machining high quality parts on a many different machines, for a good variety of customers from motorsport to aerospace.
  • Oxford Magnet Technology (Now Siemens)
    Machining Apprenticeship
    Oxford Magnet Technology (Now Siemens) Apr 1991 - Feb 1996
    Eynsham
    Apprenticeship covering most engineering competences and specialising in machining.1 year full time at Oxpens and 3 further years on day release.I worked in every department in the company which was great to see how a large company runs and gain many new skills before settling in the machine shop as a skilled machinist. Qualified from my apprenticeship with over 60 qualifications from a wide range of competences including mechanical engineering, assembly's, processes. Electrical and electronic elements with PDB design, wiring. Arc welding, gas welding and brazing.

Pete Ivings Skills

Engineering Manufacturing Product Development Project Management Management Business Development Cnc Programming Cnc Manufacturing Wire Erosion Spark Erosion Computer Aided Design Computer Aided Manufacturing New Business Development Mechanical Engineering Cad Cnc Catia Machining Cam Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Automotive

Pete Ivings Education Details

  • Oxford College Of Further Education
    Oxford College Of Further Education
    Full Engineering Apprenticeship (4 Years)
  • Marlborough School, Woodstock
    Marlborough School, Woodstock

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