Engineer (8)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">engineer</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(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" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">engineer</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for contrive that I've seen before include "Devise; manage" , "Improvise" , "Design - engineer" , "Plan cleverly, in covert way" , "Devise with artifice" .)