Full-Time
Quality Inspector / CMM Programming
Updated on 9/10/2026
Primus Aerospace
51-200 employees
Produces high-precision aerospace and defense components
Compensation Overview
$30 - $45/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Lakewood, CO, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR (22 CFR 120–130) and eligible to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
- Have at least 2 years of CMM inspection experience.
- Have at least 1 year of independent PC-DMIS programming experience, including writing and editing programs rather than only running existing programs.
- Have First Article Inspection (FAI) experience and data reporting experience.
- Have working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Be able to troubleshoot CMM faults.
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Be willing to work overtime.
- Be able to meet deadlines.
- Perform first-piece, lot, in-process, and final inspections against customer requirements and print specifications.
- Write, revise, and optimize Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs using PC-DMIS to reflect customer print specification requirements.
- Analyze and interpret CMM reports and inspection data to determine adherence to customer prints and specifications.
- Create CMM setup and operational instructions specific to each part and machine.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports, including written descriptions of results and statistical analysis.
- Support the quality control team with first article, in-process, and final inspection activities as needed.
- Perform daily and weekly maintenance of CMM machines and ensure programs and inspection data are stored and backed up correctly.
- Keep CMM software, including PC-DMIS, up to date and maintained.
- Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and interpret ASME Y14.5M in inspection and programming work.
- Maintain current knowledge of GD&T standards, terminology, and inspection methodologies.
- Follow internal inspection procedures and maintain accurate inspection records.
- Maintain the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system according to company policy.
- Provide technical assistance to production, manufacturing engineering, and quality personnel as needed.
- Keep current with industry inspection techniques, practices, and required standards.
- Perform other assigned duties, including calibration, audits, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), customer complaints, and return merchandise authorizations (RMAs).
- Assure assigned activities are performed in accordance with the Quality Management System.
- Aerospace experience.
Primus Aerospace provides high-precision, complex machined components, kits, and subassemblies for aerospace, defense, and space, built to print for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It offers engineering support, program management, assembly, and integration, with capabilities such as 5-axis machining, EDM, heat treatment, plating, and non-destructive testing on exotic metals for tight tolerances. The company differentiates itself through growth via acquisitions (Paradigm CNC, Raloid) under Angeles Equity Partners to expand capabilities and strengthen as a Tier 1 defense supplier. Its goal is to consolidate the fragmented market for precision components in aerospace, defense, and space and become a leading supplier for high-complexity programs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lakewood, Colorado
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Primus posted active hiring in August 2026 across Lakewood and Reisterstown.
- Its September 2024 Raloid and Paradigm acquisitions support hypersonics and space growth.
- 2026 trends favor tighter tolerances, traceability, and vertically integrated U.S. suppliers.
What critics are saying
- AS9100 certificate expires April 23, 2026, risking qualification delays with OEMs.
- Primus depends on prime contractors; Boeing or Lockheed program shifts hit revenue fast.
- Additive manufacturing from VELO3D and low-cost machine shops commoditize precision parts by 2027.
What makes Primus Aerospace unique
- Primus pairs Lakewood and Reisterstown machining with AS9100-certified build-to-print integration.
- Paradigm CNC and Raloid expanded 5-axis, finishing, and Tier 1 defense capabilities.
- Customers like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman anchor program access.
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LAKEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation, announced the appointment of Scott Miller as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of portfolio company Primus Aerospace (“Primus”). Primus is a provider of highly complex, machined components and assembly solutions to the aerospace, defense, and space (“AD&S”) industry. Miller brings over 25 years of experience in precision manufacturing and operational leadership from various blue-chip suppliers to the AD&S industry. Prior to joining Primus, Miller was a vice president in the Engine Systems Division of Meggitt, PLC, a provider of advanced technologies, products and services for aerospace, defense, and selected energy applications. While there, Miller led Operations which included Production, Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, and Sustainability for 11 sites across the division. Previously, he was Vice President and General Manager at Frisa Precision, a rolled ring and open die forging company serving a wide range of industries
LAKEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation, announced the appointment of Scott Miller as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of portfolio company Primus Aerospace (“Primus”). Primus is a provider of highly complex, machined components and assembly solutions to the aerospace, defense, and space (“AD&S”) industry. Miller brings over 25 years of experience in precision manufacturing and operational leadership from various blue-chip suppliers to the AD&S industry. Prior to joining Primus, Miller was a vice president in the Engine Systems Division of Meggitt, PLC, a provider of advanced technologies, products and services for aerospace, defense, and selected energy applications. While there, Miller led Operations which included Production, Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, and Sustainability for 11 sites across the division. Previously, he was Vice President and General Manager at Frisa Precision, a rolled ring and open die forging company serving a wide range of industries
Primus Aerospace (“Primus”), a provider of highly complex, machined components and assembly solutions to the aerospace, defense, and space industry, sponsored by Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), today announced the acquisition of Raloid Corporation (“Raloid”).
LAKEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Primus Aerospace (“Primus”), a provider of highly complex, machined components and assembly solutions to the aerospace, defense, and space industry, sponsored by Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), today announced the acquisition of Raloid Corporation (“Raloid”). Raloid machines critical components for several strategic defense programs. With the addition of Raloid, Primus further strengthens its position as a Tier 1 supplier in the defense industry. Raloid will continue to operate under its existing brand name. “We are proud to add Raloid to the Primus platform. Raloid’s legacy of performance and capabilities make it an ideal addition to Primus,” said Nick McGrath, CFO of Primus Aerospace