A results-oriented manufacturing engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in driving operational excellence, automation, and digital transformation, Tia Swee Hua, Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at the Rockwell Automation plant in Singapore, leads a team of 58 engineering professionals responsible for advancing manufacturing strategy, developing high-performing teams, and delivering innovative Industry 4.0 solutions. In 2025, he led the transformation of production operations by implementing an autonomous warehouse, autonomous material flow, and autonomous work-in-process transportation. This initiative, which significantly enhanced productivity, operational efficiency, flexibility, and manufacturing scalability, contributed to World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Lighthouse recognition for the Rockwell Automation Singapore manufacturing facility in June 2026. This designation positions the site among the world's leading smart factories. Swee Hua is passionate about leveraging AI, autonomous systems, and digital technologies to build future-ready manufacturing operations while developing engineering talent and fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.