Full-Time

Quality Inspector

Updated on 9/10/2026

Primus Aerospace

Primus Aerospace

51-200 employees

Produces high-precision aerospace and defense components

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Lakewood, CO, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)
Required Skills
ERP
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Experience with AS9100 and AS9102.
  • Working knowledge of special processes.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience working with bench inspection processes and in-process inspections.
  • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Strong time management.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Good verbal and written communication.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Responsibilities
  • Perform first-piece, lot, and final inspections against customer requirements.
  • Conduct in-depth reviews and properly interpret acceptance criteria in accordance with customer purchase orders, specifications, and industry standards.
  • Apply problem-solving techniques including 8D, fishbone analysis, and 5-Why analysis, and facilitate team-based root-cause corrective actions.
  • Define detailed in-process and final inspection plans.
  • Audit in-process inspection reports and checklists on the production floor.
  • Perform and complete AS9102 First Article Inspections and inspection reports.
  • Compile and confirm the accuracy of customer-required shipment paperwork.
  • Understand and follow internal inspection procedures and maintain inspection records.
  • Select tools based on tolerance zones.
  • Understand and maintain the enterprise resource planning system according to company policies.
  • Keep current with industry inspection techniques, practices, and required standards.
  • Use and maintain inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and indicators, including calibration and maintenance of these instruments.
  • Apply GD&T standards, terminology, and inspection methodologies.
  • Perform other assigned duties such as calibration, audits, corrective and preventive action, customer complaints, and return material authorizations.

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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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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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Jul 13th, 2023
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Business Wire
Nov 15th, 2022
Angeles Equity Partners Appoints Scott Miller As Ceo Of Primus Aerospace | Business Wire

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

Business Wire
Nov 15th, 2022
Angeles Equity Partners Appoints Scott Miller As Ceo Of Primus Aerospace

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

Angeles Equity Partners
Jun 28th, 2022
Primusaero acquired Raloid Corporation on Jun 28th 22'.

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”).

Business Wire
Jun 28th, 2022
Primus Aerospace Acquires Raloid Corporation

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