Engineer (8)
'engineer' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for mechanic that I've seen before include "Expert in fixing cars and machinery" , "One repairs machines" , "Skilled worker on machines" , "Trained garage assistant" , "Car repairer" .)
'engineer' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for contrive that I've seen before include "Devise; manage" , "Improvise" , "Design - engineer" , "Plan cleverly, in covert way" , "Devise with artifice" .)