Automotive Sector
Why buyers in the Automotive 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 Automotive 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?
Yes, WKW is Cyber Essentials Plus certified with encrypted data systems.
How do you safeguard prototype vehicle data and confidential part designs?
Strict access controls and secure file transfer for OEM prototype data.
Are your systems GDPR compliant?
We have GDPR compliant document retention and NDA-backed controls.
2. Quality & Standards
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 automotive applications do you support (EV, motorsport, test rigs)?
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.Materials & Tolerances
Can you work with lightweight, high performance materials?
WKW are skilled in machining aluminium, titanium, steels, composites and specialist alloys.
Can you maintain tight tolerances for performance components?
Proven capability in tight-tolerance performance components.
5. Delivery & Scalability
Can you scale from prototype to production?
Yes, WKW takes projects from prototype to production, with precision, with scaling supported by ERP scheduling.
What are your lead time management processes?
Our agile production fits perfectly into automotive development cycles.
6. Health & safety & Workforce
How do you ensure safety and competency in automotive manufacturing?
ISO 45001 safety system with ongoing operator training.
WKW’s cross trained teams are capable of delivering high integrity automotive components.
What CNC and finishing capabilities are in-house?
In house CNC machining, turning, EDM, grinding, and assembly.
7. Innovation & R&D Support
Do you collaborate on early stage development?
Yes, we have can collaborate with partners on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Research and Development prototypes and rapid iteration.
Are you open to long-term collaboration?
Certainly, WKW always look towards the long-term partnership approach, supporting lifecycle engineering.
How do you support continuous improvement?
Ongoing investment in metrology, automation and digital machining.
