diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
index 2b8baae73ee..a0536d60bd7 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
@@ -279,6 +279,7 @@
 	materials = list(/datum/material/iron = 1000)
 	build_path = /obj/item/tank/internals/generic
 	category = list("initial","Misc","Equipment")
+	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_ENGINEERING | DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_CARGO
 
 /datum/design/metal
 	name = "Metal"