Senior Specialist and Project Manager – Interior Emission & Odor, Digital Collaboration at Mercedes‑Benz AG – RD/KEW, Sindelfingen
Dr. Heike Ulmer-Langner
Dr. Heike Ulmer-Langner

EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Stuttgart Diploma in Chemistry (equivalent to M.Sc.), University of Stuttgart Master of Science in Chemistry, University of Cincinnati
ABOUT
ABOUT
Focus areas
Digital Collaboration and Data Management in the Vehicle Development Process
As an experienced specialist in digital collaboration, material data management and process integration, I support the global development teams at Mercedes‑Benz AG in the efficient and secure use of modern tools, data platforms, and collaborative environments.
I also lead the VDA Project Group on Digital Material Data Management in the Sampling Process, advancing cross‑industry collaboration and establishing harmonized data processes. The working results are published openly via the official GitHub repository:
https://github.com/VDA231-301/
Interior Emission & Odor Standards
In my role as Senior Specialist and Project Manager for Interior Emission & Odor, I am responsible for setting and further developing the worldwide Mercedes‑Benz standards in this field. My work ensures consistent, high‑quality requirements and evaluation methodologies across all regions and vehicle projects.
Focus areas
Digital Collaboration and Data Management in the Vehicle Development Process
As an experienced specialist in digital collaboration, material data management and process integration, I support the global development teams at Mercedes‑Benz AG in the efficient and secure use of modern tools, data platforms, and collaborative environments.
I also lead the VDA Project Group on Digital Material Data Management in the Sampling Process, advancing cross‑industry collaboration and establishing harmonized data processes. The working results are published openly via the official GitHub repository:
https://github.com/VDA231-301/
Interior Emission & Odor Standards
In my role as Senior Specialist and Project Manager for Interior Emission & Odor, I am responsible for setting and further developing the worldwide Mercedes‑Benz standards in this field. My work ensures consistent, high‑quality requirements and evaluation methodologies across all regions and vehicle projects.
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PROSTEP IVIP SYMPOSIUM
The annual Symposium is the highlight of the prostep ivip community – a leading platform for industrial digital transformation. It connects industry, software vendors, and research to advance topics like Model-Based Systems Engineering, Software-Defined Products, Digital Twins, and AI-driven development.
SEE YOU AT THE
PROSTEP IVIP SYMPOSIUM
The annual Symposium is the highlight of the prostep ivip community – a leading platform for industrial digital transformation. It connects industry, software vendors, and research to advance topics like Model-Based Systems Engineering, Software-Defined Products, Digital Twins, and AI-driven development.


















