Digital Engineering & Enterprise Transformation Leader at Airbus

Dr. Henrik Weimer

Dr. Henrik Weimer

Dr. Henrik Weimer

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rice University and holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Kaiserslautern

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ABOUT

ABOUT

Executive Profile
Dr. Weimer brings over 25 years of international industry experience to his strategic leadership focus, with extensive expertise in Digital Engineering across multiple sectors.

Professional Experience

Director of Digital Engineering | Airbus
Led a global portfolio of initiatives to achieve business excellence through process optimization. Oversaw the digital capabilities for Airbus Commercial Aircraft's engineering operations, supporting a network of over 36,000 users.

End-to-End Lifecycle Expertise
Demonstrated comprehensive experience spanning the entire product lifecycle—from initial architecture and collaborative systems engineering through manufacturing engineering to in-service upgrades.

Cross-Industry Leadership
Prior to his tenure in aerospace, Dr. Weimer held significant leadership positions in:

  • Mercedes-Benz: Automotive sector

  • Schlumberger: Oil and gas exploration

This diverse background provides valuable cross-industry insights and proven leadership across complex engineering environments.

Core Competencies
Digital Engineering Leadership | Process Optimization | Large-Scale Capability Management | Product Lifecycle Integration | Global Portfolio Management | Cross-Functional Excellence

Strategic Focus
Driving digital engineering transformation and business excellence across international organizations.

Executive Profile
Dr. Weimer brings over 25 years of international industry experience to his strategic leadership focus, with extensive expertise in Digital Engineering across multiple sectors.

Professional Experience

Director of Digital Engineering | Airbus
Led a global portfolio of initiatives to achieve business excellence through process optimization. Oversaw the digital capabilities for Airbus Commercial Aircraft's engineering operations, supporting a network of over 36,000 users.

End-to-End Lifecycle Expertise
Demonstrated comprehensive experience spanning the entire product lifecycle—from initial architecture and collaborative systems engineering through manufacturing engineering to in-service upgrades.

Cross-Industry Leadership
Prior to his tenure in aerospace, Dr. Weimer held significant leadership positions in:

  • Mercedes-Benz: Automotive sector

  • Schlumberger: Oil and gas exploration

This diverse background provides valuable cross-industry insights and proven leadership across complex engineering environments.

Core Competencies
Digital Engineering Leadership | Process Optimization | Large-Scale Capability Management | Product Lifecycle Integration | Global Portfolio Management | Cross-Functional Excellence

Strategic Focus
Driving digital engineering transformation and business excellence across international organizations.

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.

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.

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.