Aerospace Sector
Why buyers in the Aerospace sector can choose WKW:
Cyber Essentials, ISO accredited, and fully GDPR compliant for complete data and process integrity.
Over 40 years of experience delivering precision components for critical industries.
Proven commitment to sustainability, quality and reliability whilst supporting demanding sectors.
Located in the North of England with full in house machining, inspection, and assembly capability.
WKW is a collaborative, forward thinking partner dedicated to delivering excellence on every project.
Supplier Capability Information for the Aerospace Sector
We want to make working with WKW simple.
We understand their will be questions for us a new precision engineering supplier in your procurement framework, here a few answers that might be useful, and please do contact us with any more you may have:
1. Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Are you Cyber Essentials Plus certified, the minimum aerospace requirement?
WKW is Cyber Essentials certified.
How do you secure sensitive aerospace drawings, CAD models and project files?
Encrypted servers, secure access controls and monitoring to protect aerospace data.
Are data handling systems GDPR compliant?
GDPR-compliant document control with strict permissions and secure data exchange.
2. Quality Management & Certifications
What quality management systems do you have in place (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)?
Our Quality Management System is accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and supported by ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety).
How do you ensure the traceability and inspection integrity of precision-engineered parts for renewable energy systems?
We maintain full traceability of all materials and processes, from raw stock through machining and inspection to final certification.
Components undergo rigorous inspection using CMMs, and surface finish analysis to ensure total compliance with design tolerances.
3. Experience & Technical Capabilities
What experience do you have in supplying precision-engineered components for the aerospace sector?
We have over 40 years’ experience delivering precision engineered components for demanding sectors.
What machining, finishing, and testing capabilities do you offer in-house?
Our capabilities include:
CNC milling and turning (4 axis and Pallet loading)
Gear cutting, grinding and EDM
Assembly
Sub contracted processes, welding, coating and pressure testing
4.Compliance, Risk & Qualification
How do you manage risk assessment and design change?
WKW have documented risk assessments, process control plans and revision control.
Can you support PPAP/FAIR/first article approvals?
Yes, we can fully support for FAIRs, PPAP level documentation and customer qualification testing.
5. Delivery Performance & Capacity
What’s your on-time delivery record?
Consistent on-time delivery through ERP controlled planning.
Do you use ERP-controlled scheduling?
Scalable production with dedicated prototype lines.
Can you scale from prototype to full production?
Strong supply chain resilience for aerospace grade materials.
6. Health, Safety & Workforce Competence
What H&S systems support aerospace manufacturing?
ISO 45001 led H&S culture with strict audit schedules.
How do you ensure workforce capability?
Skilled machinists trained for high tolerances and quality disciplines.
7. Innovation & Continuous Improvement
What investments in automation or technology support aerospace manufacturing?
Investment in modern machining, digital inspection and automation.
Are you open to long-term collaboration?
Always, WKW look towards the long-term partnership approach, supporting lifecycle engineering.
